Q and A for RFP 190000000546 Hospital & Healthcare Services.docx
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- Solicitation number
- RFP-491-190000000546-2
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- Washtenaw County, Michigan
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This document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) document for Request for Proposal (RFP) 190000000546 issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Grants and Purchasing, specifically related to Hospital & Healthcare Services for the Center for Forensic Psychiatry. The Q&A provides clarification on two key points within the procurement document, specifically addressing anticipated medical services and insurance preauthorization requirements for patient admissions and procedures.
The Q&A clarifies that item number 39 in the medical services list refers to the Adult Day Surgery Unit (ADSU) and elaborates on the contractor's responsibilities for insurance verification. The document requires that contractors conduct preauthorization and consultative reviews through online electronic communication methods prior to patient admissions, outpatient surgeries, or service scheduling, with the exception of emergency admissions. This verification process involves electronically confirming patient insurance coverage and procedure eligibility with third-party payors before rendering medical services.
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Grants and Purchasing Question and Answer Document
RFP190000000546
Hospital & Healthcare Services for Center for Forensic Psychiatry
Q1. In the list of anticipated medical services, can you define item number 39. ADSU?
A1. Adult Day Surgery Unit
Q2. This section states "The Contractor must conduct an insurance preauthorization and/or consultative review of the patient through on-line electronic communication methods prior to admitting a patient for inpatient services, scheduling outpatient surgery, or ordering a session for outpatient services, with the exception of emergency admissions." Can you please provide further clarification and/or an example of on-line electronic communication methods required?
A2. This means prior to an admission of a patient for any inpatient services or outpatient appointments and/or surgeries, the Contractor must verify if the patient has insurance and whether the insurance covers the procedure. This verification can be done through electronic communication with the third-party payor, as indicated by the third-party payor.
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