Narrative of Resolution:
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To renew Digital Social Care Network Services for Sullivan County at a reduced rate
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $165,506 (3-year total)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If 'Yes,' specify appropriation code(s): A-4320-41-43-4304
If 'No,' specify proposed source of funds: Click or tap here to enter text.
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Response submitted to RFP #R-23-05 (Provide a Social Care Network to Sullivan County Government & Community Partners)
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO RENEW DIGITAL SOCIAL CARE NETWORK SERVICES FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY AT A REDUCED RATE
WHEREAS, the Division of Health and Human Services has implemented a local social care network with referral technology to address issues related to social determinants of health across Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the referral technology for the network has been provided by Unite Us, 217 Broadway Floor 8, New York, NY after winning an initial contract via RFP #R-23-05 (Provide a Social Care Network to Sullivan County Government & Community Partners); and
WHEREAS, a Medicaid demonstration authorized by Section 1115 of the Social Security Act to expand social determinants of health services across New York State enabled the Hudson Valley Care Coalition to establish a regional Social Care Network within which the Division of Health of Human Services is willing and able to participate; and
WHEREAS, the Unite Us business model provides opportunities for community-based non-profit organizations to join the social care network and receive training in its use at no cost; and
WHEREAS, the Unite Us contract will be extended from our original agreement May 1, 2026 to May 1, 2028; with a more than $273,000 reduction in local share cost due to the availability of Medicaid demonstration funding to support regional Social Ca...
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