The proposed bill seeks the Council's approval for a contract with Health Management Associates, Inc. (HMA) totaling $2,499,727.50, aimed at providing technical assistance and training to Medicaid providers in the District of Columbia. The contract, effective for one year, focuses on enhancing three core competencies: delivering patient-centered value-based care, utilizing data and population health analytics, and fostering collaboration among providers to meet the comprehensive needs of Medicaid beneficiaries. The contract includes provisions for option years with increasing amounts due to inflation, and HMA was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal process, certified as legally sufficient and within budget authority.

Additionally, the bill outlines various administrative and contractual requirements for contractors, including the submission of deliverables, compliance with local hiring laws, and insurance obligations. It mandates that contractors prioritize hiring District residents and comply with the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act. The bill also introduces new provisions for subcontracting, requiring at least 35% of contracts exceeding $250,000 to be awarded to qualified small business enterprises. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and includes measures to ensure that only compliant businesses are awarded contracts, thereby enhancing accountability in the procurement process.