Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
This record documents Alabama's comprehensive multi-year strategy for rural health system transformation as outlined by the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP). ARHTP is a catalyst for statewide reform, targeting persistent disparities for over 1.6 million residents in 58 rural counties. The project narrative details integrated initiatives across workforce development, telehealth networks, regional IT/cybersecurity hubs, EHR upgrades, maternal health care, and financial/payment policy reforms. It includes guiding principles, strategic goals, funding needs ($125M program-level budget for sector IT/cybersecurity; $275M for telehealth and clinical transformation initiatives), and policy actions intended to achieve transformation, sustainability, and accountability. This document is not a solicitation or NOFO and contains no application instructions, deadlines, or eligibility details. Key stakeholders named include hospitals, FQHCs, rural clinics, EMS, academic partners, IHS/Tribal facilities, and behavioral health providers.
No explicit eligibility criteria provided; the strategy targets Alabama’s rural healthcare ecosystem and residents in 58 rural counties.
Not applicable – strategy record only; no submission process described.
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