January 23, 2012
HFS Issues RFP for Care Coordination Innovations Project
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) today issued its Request for Proposals to providers for Phase I of its Care Coordination Innovations Project and performance measure specifications (links to documents below).
Letters of intent are due on February 29, 2012. The deadline for submitting proposals is May 25, 2012. If you have questions about the solicitation process, send an email to HFS.carecoord@illinois.gov.
HFS Background about Phase I - Care Coordination Solicitation
Illinois' goal is a redesigned health care delivery system that is more patient-centered, with focus on improved health outcomes, enhanced patient access, and patient safety. To meet the State goal, HFS, in collaboration with other State Agencies and community partners developed the "Innovations Project." The Innovations Project is designed to meet the state's goal by testing community interest and capacity to provide alternative models of delivering care; aligning with the Accountable Care Act CMS initiatives; incorporating feedback from stakeholders; and building on interagency collaborations. The first step in reaching that goal is the release of the Solicitation for Care Coordination Entities and Managed Care Community Networks for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities.
In addition, there is now a Care Coordination Matchmaker feature on the HFS Web site. Many community partners have asked how they can identify other organizations in their area and/or serving their populations of interest who may be interested in a collaboration in response to the solicitation. The Matchmaker database is an optional service being offered on the HFS Web site to help partners find each other, build relationships, offer their services and/or help develop Care Coordination Entities. This is voluntary, not mandatory. Find the Matchmaker by clicking here.
HFS' Care Coordination Innovations Project webpage can be viewed by clicking here.
If IHA can be of assistance, please contact Lori Williams at 217.541.1164 or Barb Haller at 630.276.5474.