Rural Health
News by Topic: Rural Health Transformation Program
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
Sep 29, 2026 - Describes a new Delaware accelerator that will fund startups developing rural healthcare technology. Highlights how the work will both improve outcomes for rural residents and benefit the state's economy. The program is part of the state's Rural Health Transformation Program plan, as well as a 2-year initiative to attract business to the state.
Source: Delaware Business Times
Sep 25, 2026 - A hospital in Alaska will begin offering childcare to employees after being awarded Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funds. The service will address employee needs including challenges like childcare for shift work and inconsistent schedules. The service is meant to aid with employee recruitment and retention. Includes a table of all RHTP funding awarded in Juneau.
Source: KTOO
Sep 25, 2026 - Discusses Iowa Rural Health Transformation Program funding for radon mitigation and increased access to cancer screenings through telehealth.
Source: Moline Dispatch & Rock Island Argus
Sep 23, 2026 - Discusses family medicine in rural communities following the announcement of new federally funded family medicine residency programs. Notes that clinicians from or trained in rural areas are more likely to practice there, addressing workforce needs in rural communities. Describes how residencies have been used in various states, the use of Rural Health Transformation Program funds, and tribal community residencies.
Source: Wyoming Public Radio
Sep 17, 2026 - Discusses recent research highlighting labor and delivery service access issues and describes challenges for rural Missouri. Discusses long travel times to care, why offering labor and delivery care is challenging for rural facilities, and how Rural Health Transformation Program funding is supporting doula and other services aiming to fill gaps.
Source: KCUR, NPR
Sep 16, 2026 - Highlights how Rural Health Transformation Program funding is being distributed across Connecticut. Projects include equipment and facility upgrades, mobile healthcare delivery, and more.
Source: CT Mirror
Sep 16, 2026 - Describes projects funded in the first round of Rural Health Transformation Program funding in South Carolina. Projects include equipment and facility upgrades, mobile healthcare, telehealth, and a rural health needs study. Highlights financial struggles for hospitals in rural South Carolina.
Source: South Carolina Daily Gazette