Hospital Portal Tool

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is seeking a contractor to design, develop, maintain, and support a robust, secure, and user-friendly web-based Portal Tool for interaction with Colorado Hospitals and Providers. The Portal Tool will support statutory Hospital reporting programs by providing secure data collection, validation, reporting, and communication capabilities. The contractor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive Work Plan, designing and implementing the Portal Tool, conducting testing and quality control, and providing training and support to Department staff and Hospitals. The contract term is anticipated to be five years, with an initial operational period of one year and options for extension. • The Portal Tool will support various Hospital reporting programs, including CHASE, UPL, DSH, and HAS fee. • The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the Portal Tool meets system specifications, including scalability, security, and accessibility. • The contractor will provide a Quality Control Process, including change management procedures, documentation of data errors, and upgrade protocols. • The contractor will provide training and support to Department staff and Hospitals, including live and recorded webinars, written instruction manuals, and ongoing training. • The contractor will ensure the Portal Tool is accessible and compliant with applicable laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.