Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State of Maine is seeking proposals for a Demonstration project to address Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) in a Rural community in the State. Throughout the State, health care, public health, social service, and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) are working to address HRSNs, such as food insecurity, housing, and transportation, that impede equitable access to health care, increase costs, and contribute to poor health outcomes. To date, many of these efforts have been undertaken within siloed systems in which healthcare providers attempt to address the social needs of their individual patients and CBOs attempt to address social, environmental, and other social conditions and needs. Individuals seeking care from multiple sectors often experience fragmented, inefficient care that results in higher costs and poor outcomes. Aligning care that is responsive to patient-identified needs across these multiple sectors and systems holds the promise of both greater equity, access to care, and improved health outcomes. Serve a single Rural town, group of towns, or region in the State with a minimum of ten thousand (10,000) residents based on the 2020 census data. The awarded Bidder’s organization headquarters must be physically located in the rural community being served. Provide management, shared leadership, and administration of the Demonstration project’s oversight, budget, and deliverables. Provide governance, collaboration, and partnerships with key stakeholders. Provide meeting support and facilitation to ensure engaged Community Partnership and planning process. Ensure inclusive community engagement. Ensure project communication between the Community Partnership and Department.
