The goal of the Targeted Cost Challenge Investments is to support innovative delivery and payment models that are poised to be taken to scale and make a meaningful impact on the Health Care Cost Growth Benchmark in years to come. Eligible applicants and their partners proposed initiatives that will reduce the cost of care to the health care system while improving quality and access in eight priority areas of high spending.
Targeted Cost Challenge Investments Summary
TCCI Care Coordination Case Study (Published November 2021)
TCCI Evaluation Report (Published November 2021)
HCII Awardee Profiles: Targeted Cost Challenge Investments
The following profiles offer snapshots of Targeted Cost Challenge Investments funded through the HPC's HCII program, detailing each awardee's care model, anticipated impacts, and partner organizations.
Behavioral Health Network
Berkshire Medical Center
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Boston Medical Center
Brookline Community Mental Health Center
Care Dimensions
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Hebrew SeniorLife
Lynn Community Health Center
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
Targeted Cost Challenge Investments Applicant Names and Proposed Award Caps
Applicant Name |
Proposed Award Cap |
Behavioral Health Network |
$750,000 |
Berkshire Medical Center |
$741,920 |
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program |
$750,000 |
Boston Medical Center |
$747,289 |
Brookline Community Mental Health Center |
$418,583 |
Care Dimensions |
$750,000 |
Commonwealth Care Alliance |
$598,860 |
Hebrew SeniorLife |
$421,742 |
Lynn Community Health Center |
$690,000 |
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge |
$746,487 |
Additional Resources for
RFP Information
HCII - Round 1 RFP Amendments Memo - NEW 4/5/2016
HCII - Round 1 RFP - Attachment A, Exhibit 1 - Challenge Descriptions
HCII - Round 1 RFP - Attachment B, Exhibit 1 - Driver Diagram Template
HCII - Round 1 RFP - Attachment B, Exhibit 2 - Performance Measures Template
HCII - Round 1 RFP - Attachment B, Exhibit 3 - Budget Proposal Response - UPDATED 4/5/16
HCII - Round 1 RFP - Attachment C, Exhibit 1 - Commonwealth Terms and Conditions
HCII - Round 1 RFP - Attachment C, Exhibit 2 - Standard Contract Form and Instructions
HCII - Round 1 RFP - Attachment C, Exhibit 3 - Contractor Authorized Signatory Form
HCII - Round 1 RFP - Attachment C, Exhibit 4 - HPC Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement
Archived - HCII - Round 1 Request for Proposals - 3/2/2016
Archived - HCII - Round 1 RFP - Attachment B, Exhibit 3 - Budget Proposal Response