YH22-0034 Valleywise Healthcare Residency Program

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR060364 is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) focused on supporting the Adult Psychiatric Residency Training Program through the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). The contract enables Maricopa County Special Health Care District - Valleywise Health to provide comprehensive graduate medical education services, specifically targeting psychiatric training for resident physicians. The program encompasses clinical experiences across inpatient and community-based behavioral health settings, with Valleywise Health responsible for selecting, employing, and managing resident physicians while ensuring compliance with medical education accreditation standards.

The master agreement is structured as a fixed-price contract with Maricopa County Special Health Care District - Valleywise Health as the prime contractor, serving the state of Arizona. The initial contract period began July 1, 2021, and has been subsequently amended to extend through June 30, 2026. Each contract year has a consistent monthly deliverable rate of $295,658, resulting in an annual contract value of $3,547,896. The contract allows for annual price sheet negotiations and includes provisions for potential renewal, with the contracting organizations being AHCCCS and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). The geographic coverage is statewide, focusing on enhancing psychiatric medical education within Arizona's healthcare ecosystem.