Maine Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) – Technology and Innovation Strategies: Virtual Quick Care

Summary

MCD Global Health is inviting proposals from partners to support the implementation of a statewide, virtual acute care program (Virtual Quick Care) aimed at providing same-day care with evening and weekend availability to all individuals in Maine, especially rural communities. The objective is to reduce avoidable emergency department utilization and unnecessary patient travel, leveraging digital health modalities.

Eligibility

Open to organizations able to partner under a Service Agreement to deliver virtual acute healthcare services in Maine, with outreach to rural communities, providers, and the public.

Requirements Checklist

• Establish a virtual acute care program with statewide reach
• Provide same-day care during evenings and weekends
• Focus on outreach to rural communities
• Support reduction of avoidable ER visits and unnecessary travel