Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Rural Health Transformation Program
Rural Health Transformation Program: Themes Emerging From Stakeholder Input
Describes themes from the stakeholder engagement efforts of five states - Alaska, California, Georgia, North Dakota, and Washington - regarding the Rural Health Transformation Program and application. Discusses modernizing care delivery, leveraging data and technology, investing in workforce development, financial stability and long-term sustainability, and prioritizing population health.
Author(s): Rebecca Lopez, Heather Howard, Jamila McLean
Date: 10/2025
Sponsoring organization: State Health & Value Strategies
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Describes themes from the stakeholder engagement efforts of five states - Alaska, California, Georgia, North Dakota, and Washington - regarding the Rural Health Transformation Program and application. Discusses modernizing care delivery, leveraging data and technology, investing in workforce development, financial stability and long-term sustainability, and prioritizing population health.
Author(s): Rebecca Lopez, Heather Howard, Jamila McLean
Date: 10/2025
Sponsoring organization: State Health & Value Strategies
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Rural Health Transformation Program Resources
Offers data, analysis, and other resources related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Includes links to rural facility and population score estimates by state and an analysis of RHTP funding awarded for the first year by state.
Date: 09/2025
Sponsoring organization: The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Offers data, analysis, and other resources related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Includes links to rural facility and population score estimates by state and an analysis of RHTP funding awarded for the first year by state.
Date: 09/2025
Sponsoring organization: The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Tracking State Preparation for the Rural Health Transformation Program
Presents an interactive map displaying state actions to inform the creation of a transformation plan in preparation for the Rural Health Transformation Program application.
Author(s): Heather Howard, Rebecca Lopez, Jamila McLean
Date: 09/2025
Sponsoring organization: State Health & Value Strategies
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Presents an interactive map displaying state actions to inform the creation of a transformation plan in preparation for the Rural Health Transformation Program application.
Author(s): Heather Howard, Rebecca Lopez, Jamila McLean
Date: 09/2025
Sponsoring organization: State Health & Value Strategies
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Rural Hospitals and the Rural Health Transformation Program: What Comes Next
Blog post discussing the rural health transformation program established in the July 2025 budget reconciliation law. Describes potential priorities for states' use of the rural health transformation program funding. Outlines additional steps Congress could take to help rural hospitals serve their communities.
Author(s): Emma Sheffert, Maya Sandalow
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Bipartisan Policy Center
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Blog post discussing the rural health transformation program established in the July 2025 budget reconciliation law. Describes potential priorities for states' use of the rural health transformation program funding. Outlines additional steps Congress could take to help rural hospitals serve their communities.
Author(s): Emma Sheffert, Maya Sandalow
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Bipartisan Policy Center
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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 components of Texas's program application, including the project narrative and budget narrative.
Additional links: Other Supporting Materials, Project Abstract Summary, Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Provides information on Texas's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents a summary of proposed initiatives and includes links to components of Texas's program application, including the project narrative and budget narrative.
Additional links: Other Supporting Materials, Project Abstract Summary, 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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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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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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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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Nebraska Rural Health Transformation
Provides information on Nebraska's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to Nebraska's project abstract and project narrative.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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Provides information on Nebraska's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to Nebraska's project abstract and project narrative.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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The West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to West Virginia's application, a detailed summary, a summary of strategic priorities, and more.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Office of Governor Patrick Morrisey
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Provides information on West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to West Virginia's application, a detailed summary, a summary of strategic priorities, and more.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Office of Governor Patrick Morrisey
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