260134 Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings

The state of Massachusetts is seeking qualified healthcare organizations to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services through the Massachusetts Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (MBCCP). The MBCCP is a rolling enrollment program with an initial 10-year contract term and the potential for renewal options. Eligible applicants include community health centers, Accountable Care Organizations, hospitals, health systems, breast imaging centers, gynecology practices, and mobile clinics. The program requires providers to perform office visits, mammograms, Pap tests, breast ultrasounds, biopsies, and other covered services, which will be reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis using Medicare Urban rates. Contracted organizations will also receive $150 per enrolled client to support data collection and reporting requirements. The application process is ongoing, and proposals will be reviewed and contracts executed as responses are received.

The MBCCP is designated as the payer of last resort, and $200,000 is available for reimbursement of services in the first fiscal year, with additional funding expected in subsequent years. The program has a focus on serving low-income, uninsured, or underinsured individuals, particularly those experiencing inequities in cancer outcomes. There is no incumbent contractor, as this is a new program, and the total annual budget is not specified in the provided documents. However, the RFR notes that the program is funded through state and federal sources, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.