# Maryland Healthcare Workforce Data Clearinghouse: Phase 1 Requirements Analysis and Future Planning (BPM058186)

The Maryland Department of Health's Office of Population Health Improvement (OPHI) solicits one applicant to conduct a detailed requirements analysis and develop future planning documentation for Phase 1 of the Maryland Healthcare Workforce Data Clearinghouse, a centralized digital repository to collect, validate, and standardize healthcare workforce data. The Clearinghouse will help address Maryland's rural healthcare provider shortages through rapid stakeholder engagement and use of existing state infrastructure such as CRISP. The Phase 1 project will encompass: (1) orientation to the current state and prior planning work; (2) development of immediate use cases for underserved area analysis; (3) churn and trend analysis among primary and specialty care workforce; (4) service commitment tracking for workforce program participants; and (5) creation of a roadmap for clearinghouse build and long-term sustainability. The award is supported via the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) immediate impact funds, is open only to eligible Maryland-based organizations, and will result in one award of up to $649,385 for work conducted from October 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement (Maryland)
- Posted: 2026-07-29
- Application due: 2026-08-19
- Eligible applicants: Maryland nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)), Maryland public colleges or state universities, Maryland local, state, or federal government agencies
- How to apply: Applications must be submitted via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) by August 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EST. Proposals must be split into: Volume I (Project Narrative with attachments), and Volume II (Budget Justification/Narrative). No late or alternate method submissions will be accepted.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://emma.maryland.gov/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/93696

## Eligibility

Applicants must maintain an operational office in Maryland and be either: (1) a nonprofit social organization as defined by 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code; (2) a Maryland local, state, or federal government agency; or (3) a public college or state university. Applicants must provide IRS determination documentation if a nonprofit. All applicants (and fiscal sponsors) must be registered and in good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) and on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). Applicants are required to demonstrate substantial organizational capacity in data management, integration, analytics, visualization, decision support, requirements gathering, project management, Maryland stakeholder engagement, and prior relevant experience (at least 5 years). Subcontractors are permitted for up to 49% of the work unless academic institution waivers are obtained.

## Requirements

The selected contractor will perform: 1) Orientation to current data and planning materials; 2) Requirements analysis and use case development for underserved-area analysis, workforce churn/trend, and service commitment tracking; 3) Creation of a roadmap document for a long-term, statewide healthcare workforce data clearinghouse; 4) Stakeholder interviews (MDH, CRISP, Maryland Department of Labor, etc.); 5) Submission of a work plan, quarterly reports, and a final clearinghouse roadmap. All work must be completed by April 30, 2027, following the proposal structure outlined in the RFA (separate technical and budget volumes, specified attachments, with project narrative limited to 10 pages).

## Required attachments

- Work Plan (Attachment C)
- Resumes or staff qualifications for key personnel
- Evidence of 501(c)(3) status (if nonprofit)
- Certificate of status from SDAT
- Proof of eMMA registration
- Budget forms (Exhibit B)
- Budget narrative (Exhibit C)
- Acceptance of CMS terms and conditions

## Application package and source documents

- [MD - 2026 - Maryland Healthcare Workforce Data Clearinghouse: Phase 1 Requirements Analysis and Future Planning (BPM058186 RFA specification document)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/67b814d2-e483-4fd5-a1f8-0edc8b89eb16/file) (primary) — official: https://emma.maryland.gov/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/93696

More Maryland RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/md (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/md.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/maryland-healthcare-workforce-data-clearinghouse-phase-1-requirements-analysis-a--38893b395b — data as of 2026-08-19.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.