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File #: 21-6569    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/17/2021 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/30/2021 Final action: 11/30/2021
Title: Request for approval to utilize a contract and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Health Management Associates, Inc. in the amount of $250,000 for strategic planning consulting services for Public Health Services for the period of November 30, 2021 - November 29, 2022 (200147).
Attachments: 1. 21-6569 Utilization- Health Management Associates, Inc.
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Health Management Associates, Inc.
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to utilize a contract and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Health Management Associates, Inc. in the amount of $250,000 for strategic planning consulting services for Public Health Services for the period of November 30, 2021 - November 29, 2022 (200147).
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health desires to strengthen its community impact and sharpen its focus through an aligned strategic planning process. The Harris County Public Health strategic plan will focus on goals for the community it serves and organizational goals that meet national best practices and address immediate or emerging needs through coordinated care.

Health Management Associates has extensive direct experience working with public health agencies, counties, and safety net organizations and their previous work in Harris County and with Harris Health system lends insight into understanding the needs of Harris County residents and the importance of coordinated quality care.

Expected Impact:
Through the use of the following workstreams:
* Workstream 1: Harris County Public Health Rapid Assessment and Gap Analysis
* Workstream 2: Key Stakeholder Input, Outreach, and Engagement
* Workstream 3: Revenue Maximization
* Workstream 4: Strategic Plan and Implementation Strategy

HMA is expected to develop and deliver a complete and robust strategic and implementation plan for Harris County Public Health that results in tangible, practical outcomes and reflects a new vision of collaborative work across the healthcare ecosystem.

Alternative Options:
Alternative options would be to not execute this agreement and have Harris...

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