Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Program
This state guide collects a range of information related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) for Pennsylvania. On this page, you can view all of the RHTP information from the guide in one location:
Resources
Rural Health Transformation Program State Initiatives Summaries: Rural Healthy Aging Program Initiatives
Highlights activities supporting rural aging in state Rural Health Transformation Programs applications.
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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Highlights activities supporting rural aging in state Rural Health Transformation Programs applications.
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Program Funding Opportunities
Lists current and upcoming funding opportunities available through the Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Pennsylvania's approved RHTP initiatives and activities.
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
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Lists current and upcoming funding opportunities available through the Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Pennsylvania's approved RHTP initiatives and activities.
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
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Improving Rural Health in Pennsylvania
Provides information on Pennsylvania's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of how Pennsylvania plans to address the five goals of the program and links to the state's project narrative.
Additional links: Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
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Provides information on Pennsylvania's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of how Pennsylvania plans to address the five goals of the program and links to the state's project narrative.
Additional links: Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
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News
Jun 22, 2026 - 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.
Source: Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Jun 16, 2026 - 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.
Source: Spotlight PA
Jun 10, 2026 - 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.
Source: Fox 56
May 12, 2026 - 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.
Source: WVIA

