Clinical Documentation and Quality Review Services

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive inpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and quality‑review services across its three medical‑center campuses. The contractor will analyze post‑discharge documentation, validate DRG assignments, capture HCC/Risk‑Adjustment data, improve coding accuracy, and generate revenue‑integrity and quality‑performance analytics. Services also include physician‑led education, custom reporting dashboards, and ongoing stakeholder engagement to boost publicly reported quality metrics. The initial contract term is one year with up‑to‑four optional one‑year extensions (maximum five years). The University expects the supplier to submit a detailed proposal, audited financial statements, and to comply with HIPAA, data‑localization, and standard university terms. • Scope: CDI review, coding analysis, quality reporting, physician education, dashboard creation, and analytics. • Locations: UI Health Care’s University, Downtown, and North Liberty campuses (≈41,000 annual inpatient discharges). • Deliverables: Detailed review reports, KPI dashboards, education sessions, ROI calculations, and compliance documentation. • Evaluation: Written proposal, past performance, financial stability, and potential oral presentation. • Timeline: Proposal due 11 Oct 2026; contract award expected shortly thereafter; service start within weeks of award.