Syra Health Announces a New Contract with Indiana Department of Health to Assess the State's Public Health Readiness
Carmel, IN, January 18, 2024/PRNewswire/ – Syra Health Corp. (NASDAQ: SYRA) (“Syra Health” or the “Company”), a healthcare technology company with a mission to improve healthcare by providing innovative services and technology solutions, today announced a one-year, $480,000 contract from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) to administer public health and healthcare readiness assessments.
Under the agreement, Syra Health’s public health experts will be evaluating how existing hazards and risks impact public health, public health infrastructure, and behavioral health within the state of Indiana.
“These are important assessments because they allow us to identify where any gaps may be and how they can be urgently addressed, said Srikant Devaraj, PhD, Vice President of Health Analytics, Syra Health.
Part of the agreement also includes identifying the greatest risks to public health and the healthcare system of Indiana, as well as identifying where IDOH and its local partners should focus their resources to create a healthcare network for all Indiana residents.
“As states wrestle with ongoing threats to public health such as mental and behavioral health, we anticipate additional calls for similar work,” said Dr. Deepika Vuppalanchi, CEO, Syra Health.
The Syra Health contract with the Indiana Department of Health includes the potential for a one-year contract extension.
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