Description
UW Medicine is seeking a qualified, experienced consulting firm to act as a strategic partner in expanding its health‑system‑owned specialty pharmacy program, with a primary focus on improving payer (commercial, government, PBM) access and market presence. The contractor will conduct a current‑state assessment, develop a strategic payer‑access plan, support contract negotiations, and provide implementation and performance‑management reporting. Optional supplemental work includes 340B program optimization, limited‑distribution‑drug strategy, manufacturer relationship management, sustainability reporting, and MWBE participation documentation. The three‑year fixed‑price contract (March 2027 – Feb 2030) may be extended up to a total of nine years, with strict compliance requirements for HIPAA, data privacy, cybersecurity, accessibility, and Washington state sustainability standards.
• Conduct assessment and create a payer‑access strategy for UW Medicine’s specialty pharmacy.
• Provide contract‑negotiation support, implementation assistance, and ongoing performance reporting.
• Deliver optional services such as 340B optimization, sustainability reporting, and MWBE participation plans.
• Meet extensive regulatory, security, accessibility, and insurance requirements.
• Fixed‑price three‑year term with possible extensions; no price escalation during the initial term.