On Monday, November 21, 2011, the Minnesota Department of Health announced that it is requesting proposals for the following three distinct parts:

• Part A: Statewide shared services collaborative for health information exchange
• Part B: State-designated provider of statewide shared health information exchange services and core health information exchange services
• Part C: Connectivity programs and performance-based connectivity incentives for state-certified health information exchange service providers

The request for proposals (RFP) is available at http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/ohit/hiemn.html.

RFP informational meeting
An informational meeting for all potential responders will be held Monday, November 28, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., in the Red River Room at the Minnesota Department of Health, Snelling Office Park location, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

This meeting will provide an opportunity for potential responders to ask questions regarding the request for proposals.

A conference call line will be available to join the meeting by phone.
Call-in number: 1-888-742-5095
Passcode: 4477200226

A PowerPoint presentation will be made available on Wednesday, November 23 for those joining by phone. The PowerPoint presentation can be accessed at http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/ohit/hiemn.html.

Additional Information
Proposals submitted in response to the request for proposals must be received no later than Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Late proposals will not be considered. Fax or emailed proposals will not be considered.

This request does not obligate the state to complete the work contemplated in this notice. The state reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the responder.

All questions in regard to this request for proposals should be directed to Jennifer Fritz in writing at: Jennifer.fritz@state.mn.us.

Please contact Todd Bergstrom at the Association office if you have any questions.

Todd Bergstrom
952.851.2486
tbergstrom@careproviders.org

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