RHTP – Healthier Ohio Initiatives: Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease (Track One)

Summary

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking proposals for the Rural Health Transformation Program’s Healthier Ohio Initiatives: Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease (Track One). This program supports evidence-based projects in up to 73 rural Ohio counties targeting chronic disease prevention and management—particularly diabetes and hypertension. Applicants should advance innovative clinical, workforce, and technology strategies, including Lifestyle Medicine training, care team coordination, digital health tools, and patient cohort management, with robust performance tracking. The anticipated project total is $14.6M with a focus on sustainable capacity and holistic care for rural communities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include rural health providers, local health districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities serving rural Ohio. Refer to RFP DOH59808 for complete applicant eligibility requirements, including specifics on geographic coverage and service populations.

Requirements Checklist

• Submit a complete application package consisting of Technical and Cost Proposals, per guidelines in RFP DOH59808. All components must be received by 3:00 PM on 06/16/2026. Participation in the April 21, 2026, bidders conference via Microsoft Teams is strongly encouraged. Applications must be emailed to Procurement@odh.ohio.gov with specified subject line formats; see RFP for labeling instructions and documentation requirements.

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