Cardiovascular Services

The State of Montana, Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a contractor to provide cardiovascular services to address health care disparities and health outcomes for patients with hypertension and/or high cholesterol in a clinic setting. The contractor will be responsible for providing a plan to meet the scope of service, including the use of social determinants of health screeners, incorporating Z codes in electronic health records, collecting population health data, and consistently using a bidirectional referral system. The contractor will also be required to participate in learning collaborative, health equity trainings, and collect data for grant performance measures. The contract is for a five-year period, and the contractor will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the requirements of the contract. Some key points of this contract include: • The contractor must have experience in providing cardiovascular services, including the use of social determinants of health screeners and bidirectional referral systems. • The contractor must be able to collect and analyze data on patient outcomes and provide regular reports to the state. • The contractor must be able to work with community-based organizations and participate in learning collaborative and health equity trainings. • The contractor must be able to provide a plan for addressing health care disparities and improving health outcomes for patients with hypertension and/or high cholesterol. This contract is relevant to companies that provide healthcare services, particularly those that specialize in cardiovascular care and have experience working with community-based organizations.