RFI - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Medical Provider Component
ID: HHS-AHRQ-RFI-25-10001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFAGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITYAHRQ CENTER FOR FINANCING, ACCESS, AND COST TRENDSRockville, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: MARKET RESEARCH/PUBLIC OPINION (R422)

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https://sam.gov/opp/69075ebecce04e7bafd5b352898c5b71/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Medical Provider Component (MEPS-MPC). This RFI aims to gather insights on current technological innovations in healthcare billing and medical records to enhance the efficiency of data collection for the MEPS-MPC, which collects vital information on healthcare services utilized by Americans, including costs and insurance details. The AHRQ is particularly interested in understanding common electronic billing and health record systems, potential automation for data extraction, and addressing challenges such as staffing shortages and varying IT platforms. Interested respondents must submit their electronic responses by October 18, 2024, to the designated AHRQ contacts, Tara Bertolini and Jessica Alderton, whose contact details are provided in the notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tara Bertolini
    (301) 427-1705
    (301) 427-1740
    tara.bertolini@ahrq.hhs.gov
    Jessica Alderton
    (301) 427-1783
    (301) 427-1740
    jessica.alderton@ahrq.hhs.gov
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    MEPS.MPC.RFI.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) seeks insights to enhance the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Medical Provider Component (MEPS-MPC). The MEPS family of surveys collects extensive data on healthcare services used by Americans, including costs and insurance details. This RFI specifically aims to understand current technological innovations in healthcare billing and medical records to improve data collection efficiency. Respondents are invited to highlight common electronic billing and health record systems, and potential automation for data extraction. The AHRQ recognizes challenges in data collection due to staffing shortages, COVID-19 disruptions, and varying IT platforms, alongside recent trends in electronic health records. RFI respondents can provide input on labor requirements, competitive salaries, and suggestions for cost-saving measures without compromising data quality. All submissions must be electronic, with a deadline of October 18, 2024, directed to a specified AHRQ contact. This RFI emphasizes the AHRQ's goal of leveraging advanced technologies to streamline the MEPS-MPC process, ensuring comprehensive and accurate health data collection in the future.
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