Evidence-Based Policy Research (MED)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide evidence-based policy research services, including conferences, meetings, and training for HHSC staff related to Medicaid benefits and policy development. The vendor will be required to have expertise in evidence-based benefit coverage and design, and Medicaid federal requirement knowledge and national policy focus. The scope of work includes collaboration with clinical policy staff, provision of policy modernization approaches, and delivery of comprehensive and quality evidence-based topic research reports. The contract term is expected to be 12 months, with the possibility of extension. Key aspects of the job include: • Collaboration with clinical policy staff via topic-specific workgroups and meetings • Provision of policy modernization approaches and methodologies • Delivery of comprehensive and quality evidence-based topic research reports • Organization of conferences, webinars, and other educational activities for HHSC staff • Access to vendor-produced proprietary reports and research products The vendor will be required to have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and provide documentation of experience and qualifications with their response.