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Solicitation Number: 285-19-RFQ-0034 Mashpee Telepsychiatry for addiction treatment Questions and Answers

Does it have to be a psychiatrist? Or can it be a doctor with Addiction Treatment experience and a Suboxone (Buprenorphine) waiver for 30-150 patients?

Must be a psychiatrist

Does the physician have to have a Massachusetts license if they are going to be rendering service at an IHS facility?

The contractor should refer to the state requirements on licenses to provide these services.

How many hours per month are needed? It is not so clear on the RFP.

Telepsych:

One, 8 hour day per week On Site:

16 hours per month on Saturdays Or One, 4 hour day weekly

Is this position 100% tele-psychiatry or does it require on-site treatment as well?

Both onsite and Telepsych

If a claim arises, is the venue of jurisdiction Federal or Tribunal?

Federal

What is the total population served by the contract?

This contract will service a tribal population of approximately 4,000 people, but no more than 30 are expected to be in the program at a given time.

Does the RFP require procurement and implementation of a telemedicine system (equipment)? If yes, how many units?

No, IHS is already setup for Telemedicine.

Does the RFP require nursing support for managing patient enrolled in the program?

No.

Does the RFP require counseling support for managing patients enrolled in the program?

No, IHS has councilors on site.

Does the RFP require drug testing services within the scope of the program? If not, does HIS provide drug testing?

Yes, IHS already provides everything required for drug testing.

Does the RFP require counseling for family/concerned parties during enrollment in the program?At the discretion of provider, but IHS does have councilors onsite.

Does the RFP require 24 hour coverage for assessment and enrollment into the program?

No.

Since this is a tele-psychiatry program does the contractor have to collaborate face to face with the Primary Care Provider or can these consultations be telemedicine based as well?

Can be done through tele program.

Does IHS have an estimated Full Time Equivalent FTE count for the psychiatrists, clinical social workers, psychologists, clinical professional counselors, and certified alcohol and drug counselors?

IHS has 2 full time LMHC Clinical Professionals and 1 substance abuse case manager.

How long does IHS take on average to credential providers?

2 - 6 weeks depending on how long the provider returns documentation.