Network Adequacy and Geographic Access Analysis

The contract requires the performance of comprehensive geospatial analysis to evaluate and validate the adequacy of a provider network in meeting ERS and CMS access standards across Texas and nationwide. This includes detailed assessments of drive times and county-level coverage to ensure that members have timely and appropriate access to healthcare services. The analysis must account for rural and urban disparities and align with regulatory benchmarks established by federal and state agencies to maintain compliance and service quality. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541330, is issued by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and is open for responses until September 19, 2025. The work is anticipated to support statewide and national network planning by identifying gaps in provider accessibility and informing strategic decisions to enhance member outreach and care delivery. Performance will be measured against established metrics for geographic coverage and provider availability, with deliverables expected to inform policy, contracting, and enrollment decisions. The contract does not specify a place of performance or point of contact, but all work must be conducted in alignment with the standards set forth by ERS and CMS.