Rural Health
Resources by Type: Document
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
view details
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
view details
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
view details
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
view details
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 & Medicaid Services
view details
Sets forth the conditions that a hospital must meet to be designated as a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
view details
Connecticut Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on Connecticut's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to the state's application materials.
Additional links: Budget Narrative, Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Connecticut Department of Social Services
view details
Provides information on Connecticut's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to the state's application materials.
Additional links: Budget Narrative, Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Connecticut Department of Social Services
view details
Healthcare Impact in Rural Michigan
Infographic demonstrating the impact of hospital care in rural Michigan. Includes data on employment, healthcare utilization, and facility locations.
Sponsoring organization: Michigan Health & Hospital Association
view details
Infographic demonstrating the impact of hospital care in rural Michigan. Includes data on employment, healthcare utilization, and facility locations.
Sponsoring organization: Michigan Health & Hospital Association
view details
Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Initiatives
Provides information on Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Presents a summary of proposed initiatives, frequently asked questions, webinar records, information regarding the Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council, and details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.
Additional links: Potential Uses of Funds, Project Narrative and Supporting Documents
Sponsoring organization: Alaska Department of Health
view details
Provides information on Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Presents a summary of proposed initiatives, frequently asked questions, webinar records, information regarding the Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council, and details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.
Additional links: Potential Uses of Funds, Project Narrative and Supporting Documents
Sponsoring organization: Alaska Department of Health
view details
California Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides an overview of California's Rural Health Transformation Program (CalRHT). Discusses program initiatives, budget and program timelines, the CalRHT Rural Health Policy Council, and stakeholder engagement.
Additional links: Budget Narrative, Notice of Award, Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
view details
Provides an overview of California's Rural Health Transformation Program (CalRHT). Discusses program initiatives, budget and program timelines, the CalRHT Rural Health Policy Council, and stakeholder engagement.
Additional links: Budget Narrative, Notice of Award, Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
view details
Massachusetts Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Provides information on Massachusetts's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to the state's application and a list of state partners.
Additional links: Application Summary and Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
view details
Provides information on Massachusetts's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to the state's application and a list of state partners.
Additional links: Application Summary and Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
view details
Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on Alabama's Rural Health Transformation Program. Shares details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.
Additional links: Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
view details
Provides information on Alabama's Rural Health Transformation Program. Shares details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.
Additional links: Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
view details
Multilevel Challenges and Adaptations to Patient Navigation Programs for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Follow‐up: Findings from the Accelerating Colorectal Cancer Screening and Follow‐up Through Implementation Science Consortium
Discusses results of interviews with patient navigators and team members from 8 research projects to identify facilitators, barriers, and adaptations for delivering patient navigation services for colorectal cancer screenings. Studied projects included Federally Qualified Health Centers, rurally located health facilities, and Indian Health Service clinics. Notes rural-specific challenges and adaptations for patient navigation.
Author(s): Gloria D. Coronado, Priyanka Gautom, Jennifer L. Schneider, et al.
Citation: Cancer, 131(20), e70121
view details
Discusses results of interviews with patient navigators and team members from 8 research projects to identify facilitators, barriers, and adaptations for delivering patient navigation services for colorectal cancer screenings. Studied projects included Federally Qualified Health Centers, rurally located health facilities, and Indian Health Service clinics. Notes rural-specific challenges and adaptations for patient navigation.
Author(s): Gloria D. Coronado, Priyanka Gautom, Jennifer L. Schneider, et al.
Citation: Cancer, 131(20), e70121
view details