Social service IT connector

The State of Florida, through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on available solutions and services that could be used to establish a statewide platform to facilitate social service referrals, data sharing, and coordination between healthcare providers, government agencies, and community-based organizations. The RFI seeks information on a closed-loop referral system that can provide a standardized non-clinical needs assessment, a comprehensive community resources directory, a referral tracking system, and data analytics capabilities. The platform is intended to serve Florida's Medicaid population and the broader health and social service ecosystem. The RFI does not specify a timeline or budget for the eventual procurement, but indicates that the Agency will use the feedback received to develop its requirements and implementation approach. The RFI covers various technical and functional capabilities, including integration with electronic health records, encounter notification services, and existing community resource platforms.

The RFI does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Agency reserves the right to utilize the information gathered through the RFI process to develop a scope of services, which may be incorporated into a contract using a statutorily approved method of procurement. The RFI does not provide details on the anticipated procurement budget, but notes that the Agency will pursue federal funding sources if a determination is made to proceed with a procurement. The RFI also does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.