Nevada

Nevada's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is actively hosting public workshops and steering committee meetings throughout 2025 and 2026 to engage stakeholders, facilitate program design, and plan RHTP initiatives. Agenda materials reference open RFAs and public workshops focused on health information technology, network development, WRRAP and RHOAP programs. These activities are central to Nevada's process of deploying rural health transformation funding. Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Steering Committee Meeting - June 9, 2026 - 1:00 PM PT - Nevada Health Authority - Reno Office 9850 Double R Blvd, Ste 200 Reno - RHT Public Workshop - WRRAP - June 4, 2026 - 1:30 PM PT - Microsoft Teams (Virtual) - RHT Public Workshop - RHOAP - June 2, 2026 - 8:30 AM PT - Microsoft Teams (Virtual) - RHT Public Workshop - RHIT - May 28, 2026 - 1:00 PM PT - RHT Public Workshop - April 28, 2026 - 11:00 AM PT - RHT Public Workshop - April 27, 2026 - 11:00 AM PT - RHT Public Workshop - April 15, 2026 - 1:00 PM PT - RHT Public Workshop - March 23, 2026 - 2:30 PM PT

Nevada Health Authority is currently seeking applicants for multiple RHTP-funded initiatives including innovation, workforce recruitment, and system transformation. Several RFAs released in early to mid-2026 provide opportunities focused on technology, workforce, and rural health systems.

Nevada is currently seeking applicants for multiple RHTP funding opportunities released mostly in early 2026. The program supports initiatives designed to improve rural health access, infrastructure, workforce, and technology through competitive RFAs.

Nevada received a $179.9 million federal RHTP award to implement the Rural Health Transformation Program. A broad-based Steering Committee has been established to ensure transparent, community-driven strategies and public accountability. Priorities include primary care, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, and behavioral health in rural communities. Key contacts: Contact: RHTP Team RHTP@nvha.nv.gov Event schedule: - RHTSC Next Meeting - 06/09/2026 - See RHT Meetings

The RHTP WRRAP Rural Medical Residency Program RFA offers $25.19M in year 1 funding to support creation and expansion of rural medical residency programs across Nevada. Emphasis is placed on primary care, family practice, geriatrics, maternal, and behavioral health training, with recipients required to commit to 5 years of rural service. No match is required; applicants must anchor requests in documented rural shortage data and submit detailed project plans. Key contacts: Rural Health Transformation Project Team RHTP@nvha.nv.gov Event schedule: - WRRAP Rural Medical Residency RFAs Released - 05/07/2026 - PT - Round 1 applications due - 06/26/2026 - 11:59 PM PT - Estimated final BP1 Round 1 funding decisions - 08/16/2026 - PT - Applicant project spending period concludes - 08/30/2027 - PT - State closeout deadline - 09/30/2027 - PT

This document provides a detailed walkthrough of the Nevada RHIT RFA application and scoring process for 2026. It highlights requirements for provider-led, rural-focused technology projects aligned with CMS and state strategic priorities, emphasizing interoperability, practical solutions, and sustainability. The RHIT RFA serves as a competitive opportunity for rural providers to enhance health IT and telehealth infrastructure. Key contacts: RHTP@nvha.nv.gov Event schedule: - RHIT RFA Release Date - 05/28/2026

Nevada’s Rural Health Transformation Program focuses on improving healthcare access, quality, and sustainability in rural Nevada. Multiple open funding opportunities and initiatives will be announced through the NVHA listserv during early 2026.

Nevada Health Authority is seeking applicants for multiple RHTP funding opportunities supporting improvement in rural health access, infrastructure, workforce, and innovative care delivery. Multiple Requests for Applications (RFAs) were released in 2026 covering various program areas.

Nevada’s RHTP outlines a detailed timeline for funding opportunities and subaward management starting early 2026 through late 2026 with multiple Steering Committee meetings planned. The state plans to issue RFAs for two budget periods and establish technical assistance and reporting structures for subrecipients. Event schedule: - First RHT Steering Committee meeting - March 11, 2026 - Publish RHT Budget Period 1 RFAs - March 31, 2026 - RHT Steering Committee meeting - June 9, 2026 - Annual RHT Report submission to CMS due - August 30, 2026 - RHT Steering Committee meeting - September 10, 2026 - RHT Steering Committee meeting - December 7, 2026 - Expected publish date of Budget Period 2 RFAs - January 2027

This document is a summary of FY26 RHTP applications from multiple states, each proposing large transformation plans for rural hospitals and Medicaid. Highlights include major federal investments ($150M–$270M per state) into workforce pipelines, telehealth and IT, maternal health, hospital stabilization, and piloting new care delivery models across rural America. Most states commit to adopting value-based care, with specific initiatives to address maternal health, chronic disease, and behavioral health disparities.

Nevada plans a $180 million investment across four strategic initiatives aimed at improving rural health outcomes through innovative care models, infrastructure modernization, workforce recruitment, and technology advancement.

Nevada is preparing a comprehensive Rural Health Transformation Program application to CMS. Four key initiatives—workforce recruitment/retention, technology innovation, infrastructure flex fund, and outcomes accelerator—will drive investments across workforce, IT, access, and prevention priorities. Stakeholder engagement, including tribal involvement and strong emphasis on local needs, shapes program design.

The document outlines required reporting processes and metrics for rural health initiatives in Nevada under RHT. It highlights four key initiatives focusing on outcomes improvement, infrastructure, workforce, and health information technology.

This guidance outlines project narrative requirements and work plan templates for applicants to the Rural Health Transformation Grant in Nevada. It prioritizes expanding rural healthcare workforce via residency and fellowship placements, with special focus on primary care, geriatrics, maternal, and behavioral health. Sustainability, impact analysis, and quarterly reporting on provider enrollment are emphasized. Event schedule: - 1) How do you plan to create or expand medical residency and fellowship programs that will expand the healthcare workforce in rural Nevada? 2) Describe how individuals will be identified and recruited for these residency and fellowship programs, with particular emphasis on primary care, family practice residency, or specialty fellowships designed to train front-line rural physicians in the areas of geriatrics, maternal or behavioral healthcare (mental health and substance use treatment). 3) Describe the strategy to recruit individuals from rural areas and provide placement for individuals in rural healthcare settings and practices. 4) Identify the county or counties, including frontier or tribal areas, that will benefit from the grant funding. B. Describe the strategy for identifying any existing program funding from other state or local sources and how the applicant will avoid supplanting existing funds with funds available under this subaward. C. Attest that any individual that receives direct funding through this subaward (e.g., residency placements, housing stipends, bonus or incentive payments, student loan support, etc.) will be subject to a 5-year service commitment as required under the CMS Rural Health Transformation Grant Opportunity. D. Building on the information provided in “4.1. Needs Assessment,” articulate how the proposed program will meet the needs identified. E. List the proposed individuals and support staff positions that will oversee this program. Include an organizational chart. F. Provide a list of partnerships, as applicable, that will be used in this program. Provide detailed impact analysis estimates in a table format on the impact of the recruitment and retention program. Include a justification for how each estimate was determined. Please address the following: A. The number of healthcare providers estimated to be enrolled in a new or expanded residency or fellowship program listed by provider type/specialty, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, behavioral health, and other providers itemized by specialty, as applicable. B. Number of individuals enrolled in the residency or fellowship programs that may be (and are) required to adhere to the 5-year rural residency requirement. This information must be updated and reported on a quarterly basis and at the end of the spending period ending , 2027. 4070 Silver Sage Drive ● Carson City, Nevada 89701 Page 37 of 47 - September 30 - 3. Data Collection and Evaluation (15 points possible) – Please respond to each question individually and number your responses. Provide performance evaluation measures that correspond to the goals of your program. At a minimum, the measures indicated in the impact analysis should be a part of the overall program evaluation. Please describe: A. What data will be collected to measure the success of the program. B. How the program will know if it is successful. C. How the program will improve health outcomes for rural Nevadans. 4. Sustainability Plan (15 points possible) – Provide a plan for sustaining the improvements implemented through this funding opportunity which addresses the following question, at a minimum: A. What strategy will the applicant leverage to sustain this project after the RHT Grant Program ends? What other funding sources will you pursue (e.g., billing/reimbursement, private grants, donations, sliding-fee scale, etc.)? Letters of Commitment (not scored) Format: Letterhead with signature. As noted in the eligible applicant section, proposals may be supported by strong letters of commitment or a memorandum of understanding (MOU) from local rural or tribal health officials, rural hospitals, and other rural health care providers of services located in the community impacted by the proposal demonstrating a governance structure or partnership agreement. 4070 Silver Sage Drive ● Carson City, Nevada 89701 Page 38 of 47

This guidance document provides detailed instructions for Nevada RHTP applicants on preparing their budget narrative. It explains allowable cost categories, requirements for justifying personnel, fringe, travel, training, operating, equipment, contractual/consultants, and other expenses. The document ensures compliance with both state and CMS reporting rules.

This is a state-level summary or reference page listing Rural Health Transformation funded projects for Nevada's Budget Period 1. No specific awards or detailed funding information is provided.

Nevada Health Authority is holding a public workshop to inform stakeholders about legislative and major project developments, including the launch of the Rural Health Transformation Program. No explicit financial awards, performance targets, or funded recipients are described. The session is informational, emphasizing transparency and open participation.

Nevada Health Authority will host a public workshop to present its Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives, timelines, and future funding opportunities. Key focus areas include a Flex Fund for Rural Providers, health innovation and technology, workforce recruitment, and rural health outcome improvement. No awards or specific funding allocations are announced in this document.