Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Policy

Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program
Project narrative from Mississippi's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Discusses the rural health landscape in the state, proposed initiatives and uses of funds, metrics and evaluation plans, sustainability plan, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Office of Governor Tate Reeves
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H.R.1 Resources for States: Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides links to resources related to state activity and themes regarding the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Sponsoring organization: State Health & Value Strategies
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Rural Healthy Aging: Policy and Infrastructure Opportunities for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Offers recommendations for integrating aging-related policies into existing Rural Health Transformation Program plans. Includes recommendations around planning, access to care, caregiving, technology, aging in place, and integrated care models. Includes resources for implementation and information on funding.
Sponsoring organizations: National Rural Health Association, Stratis Health
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President Trump Participates in The Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health Roundtable
Recording of a January 16, 2026, roundtable on rural healthcare, including the Rural Health Transformation Program. Features remarks from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, members of Congress, and rural providers.
Sponsoring organization: The White House
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Celebrates the Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health
Fact Sheet outlining federal actions taken in support of rural healthcare in 2025, including the establishment of the Rural Health Transformation Program and announcement of first year awards.
Sponsoring organization: The White House
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Texas Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on Texas's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents a summary of proposed initiatives and includes links to initial and revised components of Texas's program application, including the project narrative and budget narrative.
Additional links: Budget Period 1 Revised Budget Narrative, Other Supporting Materials, Project Abstract Summary, Revised Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Hawaiʻi's Rural Health Transformation Plan
Provides information on Hawaii's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Summarizes proposed initiatives.
Additional links: Application
Sponsoring organization: Executive Office of the State of Hawaii
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Kentucky ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Rural Health Transformation
Provides information on Kentucky's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives and includes links to components of Kentucky's program application, including the project narrative, project summary, letters of support, and supporting documentation.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary, Supporting Documentation
Sponsoring organization: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
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Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on Oklahoma's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives and includes links to components of Oklahoma's program application, including the project narrative and budget narrative.
Additional links: Application Summary, Budget Narrative, Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 485: Subpart E, Conditions of Participation: Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs)
Sets forth the conditions that a hospital must meet to be designated as a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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