Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a technical assistance provider to support rural healthcare organizations in implementing Hub and Spoke models of care. The provider will assist with planning, partnership building, assessment and evaluation, and overall implementation of these models. The contract term is expected to be from February 15, 2026, to September 30, 2031. The provider will support the Health Hubs on items such as developing and implementing arrangements for exchanging best practices, coordinating care across regions via telehealth and referral networks, expanding access to specialty services in a financially sustainable manner, and streamlining or centralizing functions to create cost savings. Key services include:
• Technical assistance to rural healthcare organizations
• Development of hub and spoke models for health care
• Partnership building and strategic partnerships
• Assessment and evaluation
• Telehealth integration
• Workforce development
• Long-term sustainability planning