Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Critical Access Hospitals

Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP)
Technical assistance and training for small rural hospitals and certified Rural Health Clinics to build capacity in value-based care (VBC), with emphasis on efficiency, quality, patient experience, and safety. The program's goal is to guide small rural hospitals and Rural Health Clinics that are not currently participating in VBC to prepare for participation in a health system focused on value.

Kentucky State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Kentucky, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Michigan J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Michigan, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Indiana SIA Foundation Grants
Funding for capital projects related to health and welfare, arts and culture, and education in Indiana.

3RNET Recruiting for Retention Academy
Online educational opportunity to learn about tools and resources that can assist in recruiting qualified providers to rural areas.

Arkansas Life 360 HOMEs Program
Arkansas Department of Human Services will partner with eligible Medicaid hospitals to implement intensive care coordination for Medicaid clients most at risk of poor health outcomes.

California Teleconnect Fund
Telecommunication subsidy of 50% for eligible hospitals, health clinics, community-based organizations, and other entities.

Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program Technical Assistance
Technical assistance for selected hospitals, clinics, and their communities in the Delta Region to make in-depth health system enhancements.

North Dakota Rural Healthcare Peer Exchange and Professional Development Program
Travel support for individuals or small groups from Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), CAH-owned Rural Health Clinics, and rural emergency medicine service agencies to meet with similar entities from other areas of North Dakota and share information, ideas, and successful approaches to improving quality and access to healthcare services.

Oregon Grant-Funded Community Health Worker Certification
Funding for training of community health workers for employment at Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, and rural public health departments in Oregon.