Health and Human Services Commission Plans March Publication of e-Health Record Opportunity

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) plans a March request for offers for a consolidated electronic health record (EHR) solution, according to its procurement forecast.

Consolidation will include the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

These entities include:

• Nine state hospitals
• Texas Center for Infectious Disease
• Waco Center for Youth
• Montgomery County Mental Health Facility
• Thirteen supported living centers

HHSC posted its pre-solicitation notice in September at Texas SmartBuy as Pre-HHS0013978. The full title of the requisition will be “Consolidated Health and Specialty Care Systems Electronic Health Record Software Solution Procurement.”

HHSC, HSCS and DSHS make up the oversight advisory team for the consolidated electronic health record project.

The commission posts opportunities at Texas SmartBuy with agency search number 529. This posting is not yet made.