title: The process of purchasing a motorized health vehicle.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to discuss the process of acquiring a motorized health vehicle (MHV), specifically, an MHV for providing mammography services. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado wanted to make it more convenient for its members to get screened for breast cancer, but senior management wanted to improve breast cancer screening Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) scores. The selection and purchase of an MHV is a complex process utilizing a business plan, RFI, a RFP, and a selection committee. Hurdles upon implementation may include issues with staffing, weather, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, communication, and connectivity.
authors.affiliation: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Littleton, CO, USA. Sheila.Duvall@kp.org
authors.forename: Sheila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Duvall
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002201:Capital Expenditures; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008952:Mobile Health Units / Q000191:economics*