Indiana

This announcement highlights recent developments relevant to Indiana, including VIA Christi Hospital in Manhattan joining a Kansas advancement program and publication of new data from the University of Pennsylvania on managed care and Rural Health Transformation Program projected scores and actual awards. No new awards or solicitations for Indiana are announced in this document.

The Indiana RHTP Initiative 11 focuses on strengthening the rural behavioral health workforce by recruiting and training high school students, providing employer grants, and expanding peer support and crisis response capabilities. Several pathways are available, including Rural Healthcare Academies and statewide workshops. Collaboration with other initiatives is underway, and employer grants are being developed to directly boost recruitment and retention.

Indiana awarded contracts for a statewide teleconsult and telehealth landscape assessment as part of broader RHTP efforts. A separate award focused on quality assurance and improvement in healthcare delivery. These steps are foundational for the state's rural health transformation plan.

Key contacts: Division of Supplier Diversity indianaveteranspreference@idoa.in.gov; Division of Supplier Diversity Compliance MWBECompliance@idoa.IN.gov Event schedule: - Issue of solicitation - 2026-06-03 - Indiana Government Center South Conference Center Conference Room 4 and 5 - Pre-Proposal Conference - 2026-06-11 - 09:30 ET - Indiana Government Center South Conference Center Conference Room 4 and 5 - Deadline to Submit Written Questions - 2026-06-16 - 15:00 Eastern Time - Response to Written Questions/Amendments - 2026-06-22 - Submission Due Date/Time - 2026-07-06 - 15:00 Eastern Time - Submission of Reference Check Forms to State - 2026-07-06 - 15:00 Eastern Time - Proposal Evaluation - 2026-07-13 - Proposal Discussions/Clarifications (if necessary) - 2026-07-14

This addendum updates the main RFP for the Indiana ACO Feasibility Study, specifying a one year contract term and adjusting proposal scoring. No new award or budget details are provided in this addendum. Key contacts: Mike Huth JonHuth@idoa.in.gov

Indiana is soliciting a contractor to conduct a Medicaid Alternate Payment Model Feasibility Study as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Initiative 1. This initiative was enabled by a $207 million first-year RHTP federal award announced in December 2026. The study will assess the viability of models such as rural ACOs and bundled payments to improve care coordination and financial incentives in rural Medicaid. Key contacts: Mike Huth Event schedule: - Proposal Due Date - 07/06/2026 - 3:00:00PM EST - Bid package downloadable via Indiana Supplier Portal event link - Contact - Mike Huth - 00061

Indiana RHTP Initiative 5 aims to address rural obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease by launching Cardiometabolic Centers of Excellence in all rural health regions. The initiative will provide up to 6,000 rural health professionals with Lifestyle Medicine training and certify up to 2,000 clinicians in preventive care. A Food is Medicine feasibility study will guide future efforts to use Hoosier-grown foods and telehealth nutrition therapies in rural settings.

Indiana will conduct a statewide feasibility study on rural provider networks, infrastructure gaps, and remote health monitoring technologies. Findings will guide the competitive rollout of a unified telehealth system optimized for rural connectivity and supported by AI-driven tools. The initiative emphasizes reducing clinician burnout and improving patient outcomes in rural communities, with special focus on behavioral health, maternal health, and chronic disease. Event schedule: - Telehealth Pilots Request for Funding Opens - 07/06/2026

Initiative 7 focuses on expanding specialty provider access in rural Indiana through a secure teleconsult system, emphasizing high-need specialties like psychiatry and behavioral health. The program addresses credentialing, payment incentives, and optimizes provider availability with AI and partnerships, building a scalable network. The telemedicine steering committee is currently in the planning phase, with objectives aimed at strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure.

Initiative 4 aims to enhance pediatric and obstetric emergency readiness in rural Indiana hospitals and EMS agencies by conducting readiness assessments and providing training, equipment, and technical assistance. A baseline assessment process is launching to identify gaps and improve the quality and safety of care for mothers and children. The program brings together state agencies and health sector partners to drive sustainable system improvements and better outcomes.

Initiative 9 of Indiana's RHTP focuses on expanding and retaining the rural health paraprofessional workforce, including LPNs, CNAs, EMTs, MedTechs, and Community Health Workers. The program establishes Rural Healthcare Academies offering summer programs for high school students to learn about health careers and supports employers with recruitment and retention. Planning and proposal reviews are currently in progress.

This initiative aims to ensure rural patients can receive all prescribed medications before leaving the hospital, reducing the need for a separate pharmacy trip. Medications are provided at outpatient prices, and bedside counseling is offered to improve adherence and recovery. The project supports hospitals in developing programs and may include partnerships with community retail pharmacies. Event schedule: - Year 1 Grant Agreements Execution - July 2026 - Statewide workgroup launch - July 2026

This document outlines the State of Indiana's terms for Platform as a Service engagements, focusing on data security, privacy, breach notification, audit requirements, uptime guarantees, and business continuity for contractors. It defines technical and administrative requirements to safeguard state data in cloud services, including encryption, reporting, background checks, and disaster recovery testing. No funding or rural health program information is present.

This document details Indiana's contractual terms governing Infrastructure as a Service engagements, including data ownership, security, breach notification, audit, and disaster recovery. It outlines requirements for contractors handling state data and specifies procedures for reporting incidents and managing termination of services. No health care or RHTP references are present.

This document describes Indiana's required terms for technology service contracts, focused on data protection, information security, and contractor responsibilities for state data. It does not address rural health transformation, Medicaid, or hospital-related funding or programs.

Document outlines Indiana's RHTP with 12 core initiatives, including care coordination, workforce, telehealth, cardiometabolic care, and regional GROW grants. Multiple procurement processes and grant programs are being launched throughout 2026. The program is in active implementation and procurement stages. Key contacts: Andy VanZee avanzee@ihaconnect.org; Dr. Cara Veale cveale@indianarha.org; Ben Harvey bharvey@indianapca.org Event schedule: - MOCC RFP Posted - 05/13/2026 - MOCC Bids Due - 06/15/2026 - MOCC Award Recommendation - 07/02/2026 - Telehealth Pilots Application Opens - 07/06/2026 - GROW Regional Grant RFF Released - 03/02/2026 - GROW Regional Grant Letter of Intent Due - 07/01/2026

Key contacts: Mike Huth JonHuth@idoa.in.gov