Health Commissioner warns of incoming outbreaks

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking bids from companies to operate a COVID-19 call center and provide targeted vaccination services to areas with low uptake. 

The state is seeking competitive bids to replace a highly scrutinized, $75 million no-bid contract initially awarded to Xtend Healthcare since the start of the pandemic to provide contact tracing and case monitoring services. The contract with Xtend ends on Jan. 31, according to state officials.Â