Peer Review Organization

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a Peer Review Organization to provide Independent Informal Dispute Resolution (IIDR) services. The selected organization will review disputes from Long Term Care facilities regarding deficiencies cited by the State Agency. The organization will provide an independent informal review of the disputes and make recommendations to the State Survey Director. The contract is expected to begin on June 8, 2026, and end on May 30, 2027. The vendor must have prior experience providing similar services, required certifications, and financial stability. • The vendor must have been in business for at least three years and have experience providing goods and services similar to those described in the solicitation. • The vendor must comply with the pertinent sections of 42CFR Part 488 pertaining to the Certification of providers and suppliers. • The vendor must provide notarized copies of all valid licenses and certificates required for performance of the work. • The vendor must have a professional license of staff reviewing the IIDR file with specific credit given for SMQT qualification.