https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/rhtp Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Rural Health Transformation Program - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idhw-director-rural-health-grant-may-be-economic-opportunity-for-small-communities/ Highlights non-healthcare industries in Idaho that may benefit from Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Discusses the promotion being done by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to promote funding opportunities to these industries. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38733 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/06/2026-13603/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-for-omb-review-comment-request The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Rural Health Transformation Program Reporting and 2) Medicare Part C and Part D Program Audit and Industry-Wide Part C Timeliness Monitoring Project (TMP) Protocols. Comments are due by August 5, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38736 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Colorado-Rural-Health-Transformation-Program-July-2--2026.html?soid=1120776134797&aid=4CNmcmC8h90 The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) is offering training and technical assistance for organizations applying for the state's Rural Health Transformation Program funding. CRHC can support applicants with developing goals, the application process, budgeting, and more. Awarded applicants will continue to receive assistance during their project. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38740 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://wvpublic.org/story/health-science/new-ems-program-aims-to-expand-rural-healthcare-access-in-w-va/amp/ Interviews West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh about a community paramedicine initiative to increase assessment and treatment for primary care needs, support chronic disease management, provide follow-up services, and connect people to care in cooperation with rural emergency medical services providers in West Virginia. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38693 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/mobile-health-tops-early-rhtp-funding-trends Describes mobile health programs in Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTP) plans. Discusses the hub-and-spoke service delivery model, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring as methods for increasing healthcare access using RHTP funds. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38680 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://penncapital-star.com/health-care/primary-care-medics-lessons-from-the-u-s-military-closing-healthcare-gaps-in-rural-pennsylvania/ Describes the Primary Care Medic (PC-Medic) initiative in Pennsylvania's Rural Health Transformation Program plan. PC-Medics would increase healthcare access in rural areas with workforce shortages. Discusses how medics would support existing primary care professionals as well as how to recruit veterans and rural residents to the position. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38675 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/rural-independent-kansas-hospitals-launch-clinically-integrated-network 7 independent hospitals in Kansas have formed a clinically integrated network (CIN). Describes how the CIN is organized and will function. Also discusses a recent trend in forming CINs and the inclusion of CINs in Rural Health Transformation Program funding. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38673 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2026/06/pennsylvania-dentist-meadville-university-of-pittsburgh-crawford-mckean-rural-issues/ Discusses dental workforce shortages across Pennsylvania and highlights the impact on access when a provider retires. Describes initiatives at 2 Pennsylvania universities to train dental students in regional centers and clinics as a strategy to increase the rural dental workforce. Notes these initiatives are incorporated into the state's Rural Health Transformation Program plan. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38663 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://fox56.com/news/local/wyoming-county-health-providers-launch-assessment-to-identify-rural-healthcare-needs A Pennsylvania county is conducting a community health needs assessment in preparation for accessing rural healthcare funding. The assessment will highlight barriers to care and prepare area leaders for accessing investments in rural health through the Rural Health Transformation Program and other sources of funding. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38643 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2026/06/08/ncdhhs-announces-10-million-ems-workforce-through-nc-rural-health-transformation-program Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding has been granted to 39 emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in North Carolina to enhance the EMS workforce as well as improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services through mobile integrated health. Describes drug overdose disparities in rural communities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38629 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://theucnow.com/2026/06/04/yager-uc-leaders-building-rural-healthcare-grant-strategy/ A Tennessee state Senator is meeting with rural mayors to prepare communities eligible to apply for Rural Health Transformation Funds (RHTP). Describes eligible and ineligible activities for RHTP funding. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38619 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.networkforphl.org/news-insights/opportunities-and-legal-considerations-for-data-modernization-through-the-rural-health-transformation-program/ Highlights data modernization programs in state Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) plans across the country. Discusses legal concerns related to patient privacy and artificial intelligence. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38618 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.newscoopnd.org/programs-aim-to-get-rural-north-dakotans-moving-eating-healthier/ Highlights North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding that will address nutrition and physical activity. Discusses chronic illness in the state and describes some of the programs hoping to be awarded funding including community walking programs, gardening programs, and school-based physical activity programs. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38613 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/06/will-doctors-trade-5-years-in-rural-hawaii-for-free-med-school/ A new program in Hawaii offers free medical school in exchange for practicing in a rural Hawaiian community for 5 years. Describes the physician shortages in Hawaii and profiles some of the students already participating in the program, which is funded through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38609 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/louisiana-launches-rural-tech-catalyst-fund-to-advance-rural-health-care-innovation Announces new funding for rural health work that expands workforce capacity; supports startup growth and private investment; strengthens technology infrastructure; builds pathways for piloting and scaling solutions; and creates partnerships between government, providers, and industry. Supported by the state's Rural Health Transformation Program plan. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38595 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/addressing-workforce-challenges-through-the-rural-health-transformation-program/ The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program is providing all states with funding over the next 5 years, to address rural health challenges. More than 60% of Health Professional Shortage Areas are in rural areas, and each state proposes to use at least some of the funding for healthcare workforce issues. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38564 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.tucsonspotlight.org/ua-helps-arizona-rural-communities-access-health-funds/ The University of Arizona's Center for Rural Health is helping organizations in rural and tribal areas apply for funds provided through the Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program. The Center has published a toolkit and can provide letters of support to organizations writing grant applications. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38557 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hhs.nd.gov/news/north-dakota-launches-initiative-focused-suicide-prevention-support-and-training-rural North Dakota is launching an initiative to support rural and tribal healthcare providers in implementing suicide risk screening, follow-up care, and improved referral pathways to mental health and behavioral healthcare services. About 164 North Dakotans died by suicide in 2025. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38550 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wvia.org/news/local/2026-05-12/pennsylvania-supports-its-mothers-with-5-year-maternal-health-strategic-action-plan A 5-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration has enabled Pennsylvania to launch the 'Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures' maternal health strategic action plan, focusing on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. Twenty-three rural counties in Pennsylvania do not have hospitals offering labor and delivery services. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38530 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://pulse2.com/instacart-joins-collaborative-for-healthy-rural-america-to-expand-nutrition-access-in-rural-healthcare-initiatives/amp/ The Collaborative for Healthy Rural America announced that Instacart's new affiliation with the organization will help provide food access as part of healthcare delivery models focused on chronic disease prevention and rural healthcare access. The group is focused on helping states implement Rural Health Transformation initiatives. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38539 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500