Outmigration Assessment (Patient Outflow Analysis)

The contract requires the performance of six data-driven analyses focused on patient outmigration from Critical Access Hospitals in Mississippi, aiming to uncover patterns, underlying causes, and actionable strategies to enhance local patient retention. The work will involve comprehensive examination of patient flow data to identify trends in where and why patients leave their local CAHs, with the ultimate goal of informing policy and operational improvements to keep healthcare services within the state. All analyses must be rigorous, evidence-based, and designed to yield practical recommendations that can be implemented by state and local health officials. The project is issued as a subcontract under the Office of State Health Planning and Research in Mississippi, with a solicitation posted on June 30, 2026, and responses due by July 27, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves management, scientific, and technical consulting services, specifically in the area of health data analysis. Performance is expected to be conducted remotely or through data access, with no specified physical location required. The contract seeks qualified entities with expertise in healthcare analytics, public health research, and data interpretation to deliver insights that will support efforts to strengthen the resilience of rural healthcare systems across Mississippi.