Statewide Operating Model & Governance Framework Development

The contract seeks to establish a sustainable governance structure and operating model for managing interfacility patient transfers across the state, with a focus on creating comprehensive policies, coordinating among key stakeholders, and implementing measurable performance frameworks. The initiative aims to improve coordination and efficiency in patient movement between healthcare facilities by defining clear roles, responsibilities, and procedural standards that ensure continuity of care, equity, and safety. Development efforts must include engagement with providers, public health agencies, emergency services, and other relevant entities to build consensus and ensure operational viability. Efforts under this subcontract will involve designing scalable systems that can adapt to evolving healthcare demands and regulatory environments, with an emphasis on data-driven outcomes and continuous improvement. The work must align with broader state objectives for healthcare integration and resource optimization, and the resulting model should be operationalized in a way that supports accountability, transparency, and stakeholder buy-in. The submission deadline is July 29, 2026, under the NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services, and the contracting entity is Vermont’s Department of Economic Development, with performance expected to support statewide healthcare infrastructure goals.