CHR Integration/3rd Party Reimbursement

The Indian Health Service is forecasting a contract aimed at developing collaborative strategies to integrate Community Health Representative services across public health programs, with the goal of establishing sustainable funding through third-party billing and reimbursement systems. This initiative seeks to align existing community health efforts, enhance service delivery efficiency, and create scalable models that allow CHR activities to be financially supported by insurance and other external payers, reducing reliance on direct federal funding. The effort will involve cross-program coordination to standardize practices, improve documentation, and ensure compliance with billing requirements. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541990 for other scientific and technical consulting services and is open to entities capable of supporting public health integration and financial sustainability initiatives. Point of contact for program-related inquiries is Michelle Archuleta at michelle.archuleta@ihs.gov, while the Contracting Officer position is currently listed as To Be Determined. The forecast was posted on May 25, 2026, and no set-aside provisions have been specified. There is no designated place of performance listed, indicating flexibility in implementation locations, likely across various tribal and public health sites served by the Indian Health Service.