Rural Health
News by Topic: Rural Health Transformation Program
Oct 22, 2026 - Announces newly awarded Rural Health Transformation Program funding in Texas. Initiatives funded will address chronic disease conditions, recruiting and retaining healthcare workforce, and upgrading facilities and equipment.
Source: Office of Governor Greg Abbott
Oct 21, 2026 - Rural hospitals can apply for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants through their states, but some are hesitant to sign up. Highlights areas of concern, including the lack of staff to complete the application process and sustainability of programs, among other things.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Oct 20, 2026 - Discusses a Hawaii-based tuition scholarship program that addresses healthcare workforce shortages by requiring 5 years of work in qualifying rural Hawaii communities. The program is supported by Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Describes challenges with rural healthcare practice and other incentive programs aiming to address workforce shortages in the state.
Source: West Hawaii Today
Oct 14, 2026 - Mississippi officials are creating a new state health plan focusing on access to care, workforce, and sustainability in public health systems. The new plan will update the last plan published in 2023. The process is being funded with Rural Health Transformation Program funds.
Source: Mississippi Today
Oct 14, 2026 - Virginia leaders are considering expanding the definition of rural to allow more areas to qualify for Rural Health Transformation Program funding. The expanded definition must be approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Source: WDBJ
Oct 13, 2026 - West Virginia will provide $1,656,432 in Rural Health Transformation Program funds to the West Virginia Primary Care Association and $500,000 to the Monongahela Valley Association of Health Centers. The money is intended to improve coordination among providers, strengthen data sharing, and modernize clinic operations to provide more efficient and accessible healthcare.
Source: West Virginia Watch
Oct 9, 2026 - A Maine health center has avoided bankruptcy after receiving funds from Maine's Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding will allow the facility to use a new medical records system and alternative payment models.
Source: Maine Public
Oct 1, 2026 - Discusses using multi-sector plans for aging (MPAs) to coordinate services for residents as they age. Notes challenges for rural residents in accessing services, how the Utah MPA addresses rural transportation, and using Rural Health Transformation Program funds for aging care.
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures
Oct 1, 2026 - Announces new awarded funding in Alabama from the Rural Health Transformation Program. Initiatives include maternal and fetal health, emergency medical services for stroke response and treat-in-place services, simulation training, cancer screening and treatment, equipment upgrades, and workforce pipeline projects.
Source: Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
Sep 30, 2026 - Describes awarded projects as part of West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program's first year of funding. Projects include telehealth upgrades, mobile healthcare, training, staffing, and artificial intelligence.
Source: West Virginia Public Broadcasting