Veterans Affairs Awards CRAssociates $10 Million Contract For Outpatient Clinic Services Plus Space For Co-Located VA Mental Health Services

On September 5, 2013, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a contract valued at about $10.3 million to CRAssociates, Inc. to provide a community-based care outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Escondido, California. The clinic both delivers primary care and has space for mental health outpatient services provided by co-located VA staff. Reimbursement is via a per member per month capitation rate. The contract runs from September 5, 2013, through September 4, 2018, structured as a base year contract followed by four one-year renewal options. CRAssociates will operate the CBOC and provide primary care and . . .