Public-Private Partnership Council

We will seek out opportunities for Federal partnership to advance HIRC standards.

“We have an incredible opportunity to elevate the work of HIRC nationally.”

Purpose

To explore Federal relationships to elevate awareness of HIRC, align public and private programs, create a unified resiliency approach, and elevate HIRC’s national impact.

Problem to Solve

The healthcare industry has historically approached resiliency in a fragmented way. Public-private partnerships can help standardize and unify efforts for a more effective, cohesive approach.

Value Proposition

Potential to reinforce supplier resiliency through Federal sourcing bids that pair with HIRC standards compliance
Potential to reinforce provider resiliency through CMS incentives and differentiated reimbursements

Goals

Relationships – Establish high value relationships
Projects – Identify priority projects
Progression – HIRC interests advanced Federally
Awareness – Elevate HIRC awareness on the hill

Approach

Leverage existing contacts and identify new
Diverse outreach to secure reciprocation
Live calls to build relationship and discover opportunities

Objectives & Deliverables

Establish Federal Relationships

Position HIRC as a recognized leader in resiliency initiatives, showcasing our expertise and fostering key Federal partnerships.

Unify Resiliency Efforts

Strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors, reducing fragmentation and positioning HIRC as the go-to expert in resiliency.

Achieve National Resiliency Badge Adoption

Drive nationwide adoption of the resiliency badge, promoting consistency and alignment across all sectors.

Key Outcomes

Increase awareness of HIRC on the hill
Reliable contacts identified
Key relationships formed
Collaborative opportunities identified
One or more projects launched
HIRC recognized as THE healthcare supply chain resiliency expert

Success Criteria

Quality contacts discovered
Reliable and meaningful outreach
Easy to understand proposition
Awareness of what Federal is doing

Success Metrics

# of Federal agencies or representatives engaged
# of joint initiatives or agreements between Federal and HIRC
Amount ($) of Federal incentives or funding allocated to HIRC programs
# of collaboration meetings held between Federal entities and HIRC
Media coverage, public statements, or other recognition of HIRC’s leadership in resiliency

Risks

Unable to identify best contacts and/or lack of response
Competing priorities at the Federal level
Delays in identifying a Federal champion
Slow Federal adoption
Complex contract expectations and/or grant implications

Who	What	Communications
Chair	Oversee strategy, tactics, and outcomes Approve charter and plan Oversee deliverables and progress	Strategic updates and alignment
Council Sponsor(s)	Empower and guide the work. Accountable for strategy, tactics, and outcomes Refine/endorse charter and plan Co-lead council meetings	Co-lead board report outs
HIRC Executive Director	Support strategy, tactics, and outcomes. Ensure alignment with council sponsors to meet deliverables and address barriers Co-lead council meetings	Co-lead board report outs
Council Members	Do the work Execute charter and plan Advise, execute key deliverables, and provide subject matter expertise and feedback	Provide status updates to HIRC Project Manager
HIRC Project Manager	PM the work Draft charter and plan Monitor key deliverables, risks	Status Report

Strategic imperative	Explore Federal visibility & partnership
Problem to solve	Lack of Federal alignment & incentives
Desired future state	Alignment between public and private programs
Key deliverables	Establish relationship with HHS and other key offices