State seeks administrator for rural health information system
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority is seeking a qualified organization to coordinate and administer the Rural Health Data Hub initiative, a state-wide healthcare information system.
The selected administrator will work with HCA, rural health care providers, Tribal communities and other partners to:
- Administer HCA-approved funding to help providers participate in health information exchange and improve data readiness;
- Gather input and identify priority health data needs and uses;
- Develop the Rural Health Data Hub Strategy and Implementation Plan; and
- Coordinate HCA-directed implementation of the approved plan.
“Rural providers need access to timely health information to support better care and stronger communities,” said Elisa Wrede acting rural health director at the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “This initiative will help us build on the technology New Mexico already has and develop a practical plan that reflects the needs of rural, frontier and Tribal communities.”
This procurement is for an administrator to coordinate the initiative. It is not seeking a vendor to design, build, host or operate a specific technology platform. HCA will retain final approval over program priorities, funding decisions, technology architecture and implementation activities.
Proposals are due Monday, September 21 at 5:00 PM MDT. The full Request for Proposals and application instructions are available at www.hca.nm.gov/rht. All questions must be submitted through the process identified in the RFP.
New Mexico’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a five-year, federally funded initiative focused on expanding access to care, strengthening the rural health workforce, and supporting long-term sustainability for providers serving rural, frontier, and tribal communities. For more information about New Mexico’s Rural Health Transformation Program and Healthy Horizons, visit www.hca.nm.gov/rht.
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About the New Mexico Health Care Authority
The New Mexico Health Care Authority connects New Mexicans to the care and support they need to live healthy, full lives. The agency administers Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cash assistance, child support services, and behavioral health care across the state. HCA also oversees the State Health Benefits program for state employees and manages the Health Care Affordability Fund to help make coverage more affordable for working families. The agency licenses health care facilities, investigates complaints, and ensures providers deliver safe, high-quality care. In addition, HCA supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a variety of home and community-based programs that protect health, safety, and human rights.
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