National Wellness Leader Hunnicutt Joins North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Initiative
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced Dr. David Hunnicutt, as a Rural Health Transformation Program strategist.
Avel eCare Calls for Virtual Health Integration in State Rural Health Transformation Strategies
States across the country are preparing to deploy $50 billion in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHT) to modernize care delivery, stabilize rural hospitals, and strengthen healthcare access for rural communities.
HHS Launches Initial Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the first Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunity is now available to support the retention of health care professionals in North Dakota’s 37 critical access hospitals and their owned and operated clinics. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. CT April 30.
Gov. Reynolds Announces “Healthy Hometowns” Proposal to Improve Rural Health Care Across Iowa
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that the state has submitted its application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal funding initiative managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The bold and comprehensive proposal, titled Healthy Hometowns, is aimed at building a high-quality, sustainable system of care that improves the health, well-being, and quality of life in rural communities across the state. If fully awarded, Iowa could receive $200 million per project year period, totaling $1 billion over the 5-year grant.
Essentia Health Brings Together Federal, State, and Local Leaders for Health Care Roundtable
Essentia Health convened federal, state and other rural health care leaders in Fargo on Thursday to discuss the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program and opportunities to maximize its impact on rural health delivery, workforce and sustainability.