Research, Measurement, Assessment, Design, and Analysis (RMADA) 3 IDIQ
ID: APP250186Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE - OTHER; APPLIED RESEARCH (AN42)
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is preparing to issue a presolicitation for the Research, Measurement, Assessment, Design, and Analysis (RMADA) 3 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract aims to provide analytical support and technical assistance for healthcare program models under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), and future reforms, with a focus on enhancing healthcare delivery, cost efficiency, and high-quality care. Key responsibilities include model design support, comprehensive data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and training, while ensuring compliance with records management regulations and promoting health equity initiatives. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit comments on the draft Statement of Work, which will inform the final Request for Proposal; however, no proposals will be accepted at this stage. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Christopher Critzman at RMADA3@cms.hhs.gov.

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    Christopher Critzman
    RMADA3@cms.hhs.gov
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    The RMADA 3 contract, issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), focuses on providing analytical support and technical assistance for healthcare program models under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), and future reforms. The objective is to enhance healthcare delivery and cost efficiency while ensuring high-quality care. Key responsibilities include model design support, conducting comprehensive data analysis, monitoring implementation, developing educational materials, and providing stakeholder engagement and training. Importantly, the contract specifically excludes the development of new IT systems, instead leveraging existing CMS data environments like Model Space for analysis. The contractor will facilitate the collection and synthesis of diverse healthcare data, promote health equity initiatives, and refine operational processes to improve model performance. Additionally, the contractor is tasked with ensuring compliance with records management regulations and promoting continuous learning and improvement within CMS initiatives. The goals include addressing healthcare disparities, engaging stakeholders, and supporting innovative care models, reinforcing CMS's commitment to modernizing the U.S. healthcare system and improving outcomes for all beneficiaries.
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