Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #COMPADM26005

Iowa seeks pilot Communities of Care Co-Location Sites for rural health service integration.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals to establish pilot Communities of Care Co-Location Sites in rural Iowa, aiming to integrate health and social services for improved community outcomes. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Scope of Work: - Establish pilot sites where at least three distinct service delivery entities collaborate in a single rural location - Eligible entities include local public health agencies, federally qualified health centers, hospitals, behavioral health organizations, pharmacies, and other healthcare or social service providers - Services must address both health and health-related social needs, with a focus on improving chronic disease outcomes - Funding & Program Details: - Funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Healthy Hometowns Rural Health Transformation Program - Only three service delivery sites will receive financial support unless otherwise approved - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must submit signed memorandums of understanding with all proposed service delivery entities - Priority given to sites with unaffiliated partners and those addressing health-related social needs - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service integration initiative - No product procurement; focus is on service delivery and partnership formation

Description

The solicitation seeks qualified applicants to serve as pilot Communities of Care Co-Location Sites for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. These rural Co-Location Sites will have multiple providers working together in one location to offer a broad range of health and social services in a single visit. The goal is to expand and sustain access to care in rural communities, improve chronic disease outcomes, and foster new partnerships among local providers. The project is funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Healthy Hometowns Rural Health Transformation Program.

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