Region 3 - Quality Improvement Network Quality Improvement Organization

The contract seeks to engage expert healthcare quality improvement services from a qualified Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractors (NQIIC), specifically Quality Improvement Organizations, to support the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The goal is to advance the health and well-being of Medicare beneficiaries by enhancing the quality of care, promoting equity, and improving health outcomes through targeted interventions and innovations. This effort is centered within Region 3 and reflects CMS’s ongoing commitment to optimizing healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations. The contract falls under NAICS code 541618, indicating professional services related to management consulting and healthcare quality improvement. While specific location details and solicitation numbers are not provided, the contract is forecasted with a posting date of March 11, 2026. Key contacts include Lynda Gibson Thomas as the program point of contact and Michael Milanese serving as the contracting officer. The initiative underscores CMS’s strategic approach to leverage specialized contractors to implement quality improvement methodologies aimed at transforming care within the Medicare system.