Career Pathway Programs for Clinical Support Roles

The Career Pathway Programs for Clinical Support Roles contract, solicitation HSS26075-CPPCLINSUPP, was issued by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services as part of the federally funded Delaware Rural Health Transformation Program. The initiative aims to develop and expand clinical healthcare workforce training for non-physician roles, specifically targeting rural and underserved communities within Delaware. The program is designed for implementation by health systems, educational institutions, and community organizations, with a focus on priority clinical areas and specific project domains. The contract is effective from October 15, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals that could extend the performance period through September 30, 2031. Awarded vendors include the University of Delaware, Bayhealth Foundation, Flashpass Learning Corporation, Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., Westside Family Healthcare, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, and the Brain Injury Association of America. Financial guidelines for the program include strict budget caps, limiting capital expenditures to 20 percent and program administration to 10 percent of the total costs.