Rural Health
News by Topic: Rural Health Transformation Program
Nov 9, 2026 - Announces the second year funding amounts for the Rural Health Transformation Program for all 50 states.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Newsroom
Nov 3, 2026 - Announces new funding for mental health and wellness programs in rural Tennessee. The funded programs will expand an existing program that places a mental health clinician in county health departments, as well as peer wellness programs to improve health outcomes. The expanded programs will be partially funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Source: Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Nov 2, 2026 - Announces the distribution of Rural Health Transformation Program funding in Ohio. Funded projects focus on increased access to care for children through school-based health centers as well as vision and oral health programs in schools.
Source: Office of Governor Mike DeWine
Oct 26, 2026 - Highlights a Missouri program that helps healthcare employers provide childcare support for their employees in an effort to attract and retain workforce. The program is being expanded with Rural Health Transformation Program money. Discusses the challenges with finding child care in rural communities.
Source: The Beacon: Kansas City
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