RECOVERY STATE HEALTH POLICY CONSORTIUM

This contract opportunity is aimed at contractors under the Department of Health and Human Services Program Support Centers 2009 Task Order Contracts to support interstate health information exchange efforts through State Health Policy Consortium Projects. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) focuses on advancing a nationwide health IT infrastructure that allows for secure and effective electronic information exchange, backed by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. The contractor will assist approved state consortiums in resolving concrete privacy and security challenges that hinder interstate exchange of health information, such as developing patient consent policies, model privacy laws, governance infrastructure, liability coverage, and technical solutions for compliance auditing. The contractor will manage the solicitation and selection process of state projects, support project implementation, and coordinate with ONC to ensure alignment with federal and state privacy and security laws. The contract requires flexibility and access to diverse expertise to handle a range of tasks including policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, and administrative support. A thorough understanding of the State HIE Cooperative Agreement Program is essential, as it frames the core domains—Governance, Finance, Technical Infrastructure, Business and Technical Operations, and Legal/Policy—that the contractor must address in promoting statewide and regional health information exchange. These domains collectively support the planning, implementation, and sustainability of health information exchanges within and across states, ensuring that privacy, security, and consumer protections are prioritized. The contractor's role is pivotal in overcoming barriers to interstate health information exchange by facilitating collaboration and harmonization among states and stakeholders.