Description
The State of Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a qualified consulting firm to design, implement, analyze, and disseminate a comprehensive mixed‑methods evaluation of the Rural Health Transformation Fund’s 17 initiatives across the state’s 89 counties and six metropolitan areas. The effort must align with federal (2 CFR 200) and state evaluation standards, protect PHI, and produce actionable insights for policymakers, program leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Design a statewide evaluation framework covering innovation, access, workforce development, payment models, and technology initiatives.
• Develop indicators, data‑collection instruments, and validation plans; integrate Medicaid, vital records, and other state data while ensuring PHI security.
• Conduct financial‑integrity, ROI, and cost‑benefit analyses; create dashboards and performance‑tracking tools; deliver final reports and stakeholder‑focused narratives.