CMS HL7 FHIR ConnectAThon & FHIR Training for CALM
ID: OBRHI-2025-0004-RAWType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICESOFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMTBALTIMORE, MD, 21244, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ca2522a5ee1f48bb9504176bc57bcd6a/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is seeking a contractor to assist in hosting the CMS HL7 FHIR ConnectAThon and providing FHIR training scheduled for July 15-17, 2025. The primary objective of this procurement is to facilitate a hybrid event focused on Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards, which will include presentations, testing sessions, and a comprehensive virtual training program for federal employees on FHIR applications and guidelines. This initiative is crucial for enhancing interoperability within healthcare services, ensuring compliance with CMS's Interoperability and Patient Access final rules, and fostering better data exchange practices among federal agencies and stakeholders. Interested parties should contact Renee Wallace-Abney at renee.wallaceabney@cms.hhs.gov or Phillip Harrell at phillip.harrell@cms.hhs.gov for further details, with the contract valued between $10,000 and $250,000.

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    2025 Connectathon and FHIR Training SOW_forCALM (1).docx
    The 2025 CMS & HL7 FHIR Connectathon Statement of Work outlines a partnership between the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Health Level Seven International (HL7) to host a hybrid event focused on Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards from July 15-17, 2025. This initiative aims to assess and enhance the implementation guidelines (IGs) related to CMS's Interoperability and Patient Access final rules. The event will feature presentations, testing sessions, and opportunities for feedback on the FHIR specifications with both in-person and virtual participation. Additionally, the contract includes a comprehensive virtual training program for federal employees, covering a range of FHIR standards and IG applications. The training will consist of up to six tailored one-hour sessions and an overarching 20 hours of core training, ensuring participants grasp FHIR's relevance within various healthcare workflows and data exchanges. HL7 will be responsible for orchestrating logistics, conducting training, and ensuring participant engagement. Compliance with privacy and security provisions is mandated throughout the contract period. By enhancing understanding of FHIR standards, the initiative fosters better data exchange practices among federal agencies and stakeholders, crucial for implementing forthcoming healthcare policies.
    RFQ.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, specifically pertaining to a firm fixed-price contract valued between $10,000 and $250,000. The primary objective is to engage a contractor to assist the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in hosting a hybrid Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Connectathon and providing technical training. This event, scheduled for July 15-17, 2025, aims to support ongoing testing regarding CMS's Interoperability and Patient Access rules. Key sections include detailed specifications of the required services, payment terms, and various contract clauses, including obligations related to invoices, privacy, and information security under HIPAA and other federal regulations. Compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and security management practices is mandated throughout the contractual relationship. This RFQ reflects the government's effort to ensure effective interoperability within healthcare services while adhering to regulatory frameworks.
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