The vendor required to provide mobile integrated health (MIH) program unit based on competitive proposals for part-time qualified nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
- Nurse practitioners and physician assistants will provide ongoing support of its mobile integrated health (MIH) program implementation, training, and, an innovative community-based healthcare model aimed at improving patient outcomes, reducing emergency department utilization, and enhancing access to care for vulnerable populations.
- Responsibilities will include:
1. Field-based evaluation and medication-assisted treatment (mat)
• Administration of medications such as buprenorphine or naltrexone.
• Coordination with pharmacy partners for continuity of care.
• Education and harm reduction counseling.
• Linkage to long-term treatment programs.
2. High utilizer engagement and EMS and ED diversion
• Case management and outreach to identified high utilizers.
• In-field care planning to prevent unnecessary transport.
• Referrals to non-emergency destinations and social services.
3. "Fit for incarceration" evaluations
• Contractor shall conduct field-based medical assessments of individuals in police custody to determine medical fitness for incarceration and make appropriate recommendations for diversion or treatment as necessary.
4. Treatment of low-acuity conditions
• Wound care.
• Pain management (non-narcotic).
• Management of chronic disease symptoms.
• Basic diagnostics (e.g., blood pressure, glucose monitoring, withdrawal scoring tools).
5. Managed care plan coordination
• Medical managed care plans and other payer partners to support field-based care, case management, and post-acute follow-up.
• This includes assisting in reporting metrics, supporting in-lieu-of-services (ILOS) models, and ensuring continuity of care.
6. Legal and court support functions
• Be requested to appear in court proceedings as a clinical witness or petitioner for care court or related behavioral health processes.
• Prepare and submit evaluations and declarations using required forms.
• Coordinate with regional partners on case management.
- Budget: $208,000.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting Date: January 5, 2026
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: January 14, 2026
