Wyoming Frontier Information Health Information Exchange Solution

Background
The Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing is seeking proposals for the Design, Development & Implementation (DDI) of a statewide health information exchange (HIE) solution called the Wyoming Frontier Information (WYFI). This initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery in Wyoming, a state characterized by its low population density and unique healthcare challenges. The WYFI HIE will facilitate the electronic exchange of clinical, claims, and public health data among healthcare providers, hospitals, payers, and other authorized partners.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive HIE solution that includes:

1) Master Patient Index (MPI) and Record Locator Service (RLS) for patient identity management;
2) Clinical Data Repository (CDR) for data aggregation;
3) FHIR API Gateway and HL7/C-CDA interfaces;
4) Provider Directory and Event Notification Services;
5) Consent Management Module compliant with HIPAA;
6) Public Health Integration with immunization and disease surveillance systems;
7) Analytics and Reporting Tools;
8) Security and Privacy Controls compliant with CMS standards.

The project will also involve a two-year DDI phase followed by ten years of Operations & Maintenance (O&M), with a total budget of $13,896,645.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence on January 1, 2027, with a two-year DDI phase concluding by January 1, 2029. Following this period, the contract will include ten years of O&M until December 31, 2037.

Place of Performance
The services will primarily be performed in Wyoming, specifically at the Wyoming Department of Health facilities in Cheyenne.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate experience in providing HIE solutions that meet public agency needs. They are required to comply with various federal and state regulations including HIPAA and CMS standards. Additionally, bidders must provide proof of insurance covering cyber liability with specified minimum limits.