STRATEGIC INNOVATION ENGINE FOR THE 11th SCOPE OF WORK

This synopsis is a presolicitation notice and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The purpose of this notice is to notify any interested parties that CMS intends to release an RFP in the next 15 days, with the intent to competitively award a QIO contract (within the RMADA IDIQ Contract) entitled " Strategic Innovation Engine", which supports the QIO 11th SOW. The purpose of this contract is to procure expert healthcare quality improvement technical support services for the Strategic Innovation Engine (SIE). The SIE serves as a driver of the CCSQ/QIG strategic vision and goals and will assist in creating widespread acceptance and application of quality improvement in the healthcare industry by culling practices from the greater quality improvement community that have significant evidence of success; creating an organizing structure that reviews those practices for possible spread and dissemination by QIOs and other CMS factions; expanding the science of quality improvement including those areas where there has traditionally been a lesser focus in healthcare, such as but not limited to, determining the value proposition; system engineering (i.e., patient flow, disease screening, treatment optimization) mistake proofing; and waste reduction. Additionally, the SIE will add to the QIO's program of knowledge on what works well with regards to providing direct technical assistance. The SIE supports the work of QIOs as they work to improve the quality of care available to Medicare beneficiaries in the U.S. health care system. Specifically, the SIE shall work throughout the QIO Program on sparking and spreading strategic initiatives and projects that achieve CMS's aims of better health care, better health, and lower healthcare costs through improvement for all Medicare beneficiaries. The SIE shall provide extensive specialized technical support and assistance to CMS regarding innovative and effective quality improvement interventions that support the advancement of the Three-Part Aim, better health, better healthcare and lower costs through improvement, and the six National Quality Strategy (NQS) priorities. The SIE will work in conjunction with CMS leadership and the COR will be an active participant in the advancement of SIE goals throughout the life of the contract. The task framework for this contract is as follows: A. Excellence in Operations 1. Project Management 2. Continuous Internal Quality Improvement Program (CIQIP) 3. Comprehensive Integrated Communications Plan 4. General Contract Management B. Establish and Maintain SIE Structure C. Establish and Convene Best Practices Committees D. Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting 1. Environmental Scan 2. Project Value Summary 3. Return on Investment Analysis E. Further Advance Quality Improvement Science