Description
The State of Vermont is seeking a qualified third-party organization to serve as the program manager and implementation lead for the Shared Services – Shared Electronic Medical Record (EMR)/Electronic Health Record (EHR) activity under Vermont’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. The goal is to build stronger rural health networks, improve technology and shared operations, strengthen the rural health workforce, and ensure that Vermonters receive the right care at the right time for an affordable cost. The selected organization will be responsible for implementing a shared EMR/EHR platform, providing technical assistance and training, and ensuring the system is used in conjunction with other RHT program initiatives.
Some key points to consider:
* The grant period is anticipated to extend from August 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, for a period of 14 months.
* Year 1 grants under this project may be extended for up to four (4) one-year option periods with AHS and CMS approval.
* The subrecipient will be responsible for conducting stakeholder engagement and readiness assessments across participating hospitals and provider organizations.
* The implementation approach must prioritize interoperability, practical provider usability, and sustainable support models.
* The subrecipient will coordinate procurement and implementation execution activities necessary to initiate shared EMR/EHR adoption.