YH22-0034_IGA_Valleywise_Adult_Psychiatry_Residency_Program_Fully_executed__1_.pdf

This Intergovernmental Agreement (Contract #YH22-0034) is between the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS), and Maricopa County Special Health Care District doing business as Valleywise Health. The agreement involves a collaborative effort among these Arizona state and local governmental entities, with Valleywise Health serving as the primary public entity responsible for implementation.

The contract establishes a Graduate Medical Education program specifically for an Adult Psychiatric Residency Program, running from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. AHCCCS will provide funding of $3,547,896.00 for the program, paid in monthly installments of $295,658.00. The program aims to provide psychiatric training for resident physicians, offering clinical experiences in both inpatient and community-based behavioral health settings. Valleywise Health will be responsible for selecting, employing, and managing resident physicians, coordinating rotations through various healthcare facilities, and ensuring compliance with medical education accreditation requirements. The agreement includes provisions for potential renewal for up to four subsequent fiscal years, with pricing to be mutually agreed upon at least 60 days prior to each new term.