20260108_RCM_CHHS_COMMUNITY CARES_STATEMENT OF WORK.DOCX
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1 Statement of Work Solution: Community Health Worker Integration Pilot C2026-02 This Statement of Work (“SOW”) is an Attachment that is incorporated by reference into the CommunityCares Agreement (the “Agreement”). This SOW is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement between the parties and is made a part thereof. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this SOW and the terms of the Agreement, the terms of this SOW shall govern and prevail. The exhibit(s) to this SOW, if any, shall be deemed to be a part hereof. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms of the body of this SOW and the terms of the exhibit(s) hereto, the terms of the body of this SOW shall prevail. Participant Information Legal Name of Participant Entity: City of Tempe Trade Name/Doing Business As: N/A Physical Address: 3500 S. Rural Road MS 2501 Tempe, AZ 85282 Tax ID Number (TIN): Primary Contact: Name: Megan Willson Title: Community Health Program Manager Phone: 602-509-0131 Email: Megan_Wilson@tempe.gov Billing Contact for Electronic Invoices: This contact is responsible for billing of solutions listed in this SOW Name: Megan Wilson Title: Community Health Program Manager Phone: 602-509-0131 Email: Megan_Wilson@tempe.gov Billing Street Address: 3500 S. Rural Road MS 2501 Billing City, State, Zip: Tempe AZ 85282 Contacts listed in this Section may be changed at any time and without the need for an amendment to this SOW by a) emailing edward.limon@contexture.org, b) emailing the Contexture team member assigned to the Participant, or c) emailing getconnected@contexture.org. 2 Service Area Participant Service Area: X Arizona ☐ Colorado ☐ Arizona and Colorado ☐ National Participant agrees to notify Contexture within 14 business days of any changes to Participant’s Service Area and Contacts as listed in Participant Information. 1.0 Definitions: All capitalized words and phrases not defined in this Statement of Work have the meanings given elsewhere in the Agreement, including in the Cover Sheet and the HIE General Terms and Conditions. a. “Effective Date” means the later of January 1, 2025, or the date of last signature on this SOW (for SOWs executed after January 1, 2025). b. “Implementation” means the installation and initial testing of the services described in this SOW. 2.0 Contexture Solution: Contexture will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the following Solution: Community Health Worker Integration Pilot The Community Health Worker Integration Pilot is a pilot initiative led by the City of Tempe to integrate Community Health Workers (CHWs) into emergency response efforts alongside Tempe Fire Medical Rescue. The program aims to address high utilizers of the 9-1-1 system, particularly those at risk of opioid misuse and overdose, by connecting them to care and social services through the CommunityCares closed-loop referral platform. The initiative supports health priorities, strengthens cross-sector collaboration, and seeks to improve referral completion, reduce emergency service overuse, and expand access to coordinated care. 3.0 Contexture Obligations a. General Obligations: i. Project and Implementation Support. Contexture will assign a Community Advisor to oversee implementation, scheduling, and pilot execution, including all activities in Section 4 that require Contexture participation. The Advisor will coordinate with Tempe Fire Medical Rescue and the City of Tempe Human Services Department. ii. Ongoing Technical Assistance & Monitoring Support. Contexture will provide ongoing technical assistance and monitor referral completion, CHW billing, and data tracking. iii. Invoice Payment. Contexture will provide timely invoice payment for services rendered, up to the not to exceed amount described in Section 5. 4.0 Participant Obligations: Participant agrees to support the implementation of the CHW Integration Pilot as follows: a. General Obligations: 3 i. Make the necessary personnel available for implementation, including CHWs and administrative staff. ii. Participate in monthly and ad-hoc meetings with Contexture and project partners, as appropriate. iii. Ensure timely submission of invoices. iv. Ensure HIPAA compliance. v. Cooperate with all reasonable requests from Contexture relating to the Pilot implementation and any necessary reporting. vi. Pilot Lead Functions: 1. Establish Project Governance and Partnerships a. Form a Project Steering Committee including representatives from Tempe Fire Medical Rescue, Community Health and Human Services, Contexture and partner CBOs. b. Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures. c. Identify key metrics for success, including referral completion rates, CHW billing targets, and resident engagement. 2. System Setup and Integration a. Work with Contexure to implement the CommunityCares platform across all participating entities. b. Integrate CommunityCares with existing City systems and CBO workflows where feasible, including optional Electronic Health Record (EHR) connections. c. Configure referral pathways for opioid misuse, overdose, diabetes and other social determinants of health. d. Ensure data security, privacy compliance, and HIPAA adherence for all users. 3. Staff Onboarding and Training a. Recruit and onboard two CHWs to work alongside Tempe Fire Medical Rescue. b. Conduct training on CommunityCares platform usage, referral tracking, and documentation requirements. c. Provide cross-system training with Tempe Fire and CBO staff to ensure seamless collaboration. d. Include billing training to enable CHWs and partner CBOs to submit claims for Medicaid/Medicare services. 4. Pilot Implementation a. Launch a pilot phase with a defined cohort of 9-1-1 high utilizers and partner CBOs. b. CHWs conduct outreach, intake, and referral entry into CommunityCares. c. Monitor referral completion rates, client engagement, and billing submissions. d. Collect feedback from CHWs, Tempe Fire, and CBOs to refine workflows. vii. Submission of a close-out report upon the end of the pilot. viii. Project Delays. Contexture and Participant acknowledge that delays beyond their control may occur during the project, including but not limited 4 to, obtaining approvals and resource availability. Participant is accountable for engaging its vendor(s) and working to mitigate any delays caused by vendor organization(s). 5.0 Incentives and Payment: The following incentives are payable to Participant by electronic means (such as e-check or ACH transfer), unless Contexture determines that is not feasible. Incentives are non-refundable. a. Incentives Structure i. Incentives will be paid based on the milestones described below: 1. $50,000- Signature of a CommunityCares Access Agreement, begins using the CommunityCares system and agrees to receive referrals for at least one service. 2. $10,000- Resolution of first 5 CHW referrals. 3. $10,000- Completion of all Pilot Function Activities in Section 4 and submission of close-out report. ii. Not to Exceed Amount: Invoices will be paid up to a not to exceed amount of $70,000. b. Invoicing and Payment. i. Invoices shall be submitted by Participant upon milestone attainment, no later than one month following milestone attainment. ii. Invoices shall contain all relevant information to support payment, including relevant data from the CommunityCares platform to support utilization and case resolution for payment. iii. Contexture shall pay invoices within 45 days of receipt. iv. Incentive payment is based on the availability of funds. v. Participant shall provide an email address to Contexture for electronic invoicing and shall update Contexture within 14 business days of any change in that email address. 6.0 Term, Termination and Suspension: a. Term: The term of this Agreement shall run from the Effective Date until December 31st of the year contract signed, or until the not to exceed amount in Section 5 is reached, whichever is first. b. SOW Renewal: If the not to exceed amount is not met by December 31, 2025, this SOW will automatically renew for additional one (1) year terms, beginning January 1st after the expiration of the initial term, until the not to exceed amount is ultimately met. c. SOW Termination: SOW may be terminated by either Party without terminating the entire Agreement for any reason. 7.0 SIGNATURES C2026-02 Each of the individuals signing below on behalf of either Party hereby represents and warrants that they are signing with full and complete authority to bind the party, and each identified Affiliate listed in Exhibit C on whose behalf they are signing to each term of this SOW. Participant affirms and agrees that (i) each Affiliate is a Participant under the entire Agreement and (ii) the signer below agrees on behalf of each Affiliate to all applicable terms of the Agreement, including, but not limited to, the HIE General Terms and 5 Conditions, any applicable Special Terms and Conditions, and the Business Associate Agreement/Addendum. Contexture, a Colorado nonprofit organization Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: _________________________ Title: ___________________________________ Signature Date: _________________________ City of Tempe, an Arizona municipal corporation Signature: ________________________________ Printed Name: Corey D. Woods Title: Mayor Signature Date: ___________________________ ATTEST: __________________________________________ Kara A. DeArrastia, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________________ Eric C. Anderson, City Attorney