Delaware’s Rural Health Transformation Program is in active implementation, currently soliciting proposals for a coordinated network of mobile health units and fixed-site health hubs, with an emphasis on expanding access in Sussex and Kent Counties. The program is focused on addressing disparities in rural healthcare by delivering comprehensive, evidence-based services and now includes critical projects such as the establishment of Delaware’s first four-year medical school, school-based health center expansion, food-as-medicine initiatives, and workforce development. Sustainability planning, operational continuity, and robust vendor reporting are required, with activities aligned to structured goals and measurable outcomes. The current plan tracks a growing set of initiatives, reflecting a broad, multi-year transformation effort. Current structured plan tracks 10 key initiatives and 7 strategic goals.
Delaware has issued multiple competitive RFPs for Rural Health Transformation Program support services, workforce development, and specific intervention programs such as Rural Library-Based Health Access. Applications are being solicited from local partners and vendors, with review and selection underway, but no awards finalized yet. These procurement actions confirm the state is actively implementing key elements of its federal RHTP award. State opportunities: 7 total (7 past/closed), $100.2M listed funding. Key opportunities: Delaware Medical School Partnership – Rural Health Transformation Program; School-Based Health Center Expansion Initiative – Kent and Sussex Counties; Career Pathway Programs for Clinical Support Roles (HSS-26-075). Strategy alignment: supports workforce, care access priorities.
RHTP Strategy
Delaware's RHTP advances a multi-faceted and coordinated transformation of rural health, combining facility expansions such as Hope Centers and medical school development with robust workforce programs, telehealth and IT modernization, and community-based access points. Competitive funding, partnerships, and structured oversight ensure measurable improvement in access, outcomes, and system capacity—primarily targeting Kent and Sussex Counties. Emphasis remains on prevention, value-based readiness, and integrating health with local community resources.
Model
An integrated, locally anchored rural health ecosystem centered on Hope Centers, rural community health hubs, mobile health units, a new medical school and workforce pipeline, expanded school- and library-based access, Food Is Medicine infrastructure, telehealth integration, strengthened health IT, and comprehensive program oversight and evaluation.
Key Initiatives
1Establish Hope Centers in Sussex and Kent Counties for integrated health, behavioral health, housing, and employment services
2Launch Rural Community Health Hubs and mobile health units delivering preventive, primary, behavioral, and specialty care
3Create Delaware's first medical school and rural workforce pipeline via education, training, and placement programs
4Expand school-based health centers in rural Kent and Sussex elementary and middle schools
5Develop and expand Food Is Medicine infrastructure for nutrition-based chronic disease management
6Award competitive grants for telehealth and remote monitoring technology adoption among rural providers
7Establish rural library-based health access points as community hubs for health information and services
8Design and implement targeted clinical support role training and career pathway programs for rural healthcare staff
9Modernize statewide health IT infrastructure for tracking, insurance verification, and rural data use
10Coordinate and monitor RHTP initiatives through program-wide oversight, evaluation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
Timeline: Initial RFPs released February 2026; Hope Center needs assessments and site selection by Q2 2026; first Hope Center launch by September 2026; medical school steering committee and dean appointment by end of 2026; school-based health and clinical support pathway program contracts by Q3 2027; rural library access point rollout begins late 2026; community health hub and mobile unit expansion ongoing through 2030; program coordination and reporting monthly and quarterly per contract requirements.
Health Priority
Workforce Development: Delaware seeks to build a sustainable pipeline for healthcare professionals, including through medical school and rural residency recruitment, addressing the absence of in-state medical education. (Regions: Kent County, Sussex County)
Jul 14, 2026
Health Priority
Expanding Access: New Hope Centers, mobile health units, and telehealth will reduce transportation barriers and improve local access to care and support services. (Regions: Kent County, Sussex County)
Jul 14, 2026
Health Priority
Preventative and Innovative Care: Pilot programs for diabetes management, expanded school-based care, and nutrition infrastructure aim to improve outcomes and reduce costs for rural populations. (Regions: Southern Delaware)
Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)
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Funds Delaware Department of Health and Social Services for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Overdose Response to improve overdose interventions.
$300K
Population Health
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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Funds Delaware Department of Health and Social Services for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Mental Health and Behavioral Health to address opioid-related challenges.
$500K
Population Health
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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Fund competitive procurement for FQHCs and organizations to deploy mobile health units in rural Sussex and Kent Counties, expanding preventive, chronic disease, behavioral, and specialty care access where local provider shortages persist.
$20.0M
Population Health
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Delaware DHSS / Mobile Health Hubs Grantee Pool
Competitive grants to FQHCs and qualified organizations to deploy at least 8 new mobile health units for preventive and chronic disease care, behavioral health, and specialty services to high-need rural communities across Sussex and Kent counties.
$20.0M
EMS Development
2025
Delaware Division of Public Health
Competitive procurement to establish four new School-Based Health Centers in rural Sussex and Kent Counties, providing preventive, behavioral, and chronic care to students and families, including minor facility renovations and staffing.
$10.0M
Population Health
2025
Delaware Division of Public Health / School-Based Health Centers Initiative
Funds four new elementary/middle SBHCs in rural Sussex and Kent counties, covering clinical build-out, staffing, and service expansion to increase rural access to physical, behavioral, and preventive health for youth.
$10.0M
Population Health
2025
Rural Community Health Hubs (Mobile Health Units)
Funding for deployment of a network of mobile health units throughout rural Sussex and Kent Counties to deliver preventive, chronic disease, behavioral health, and specialty care services directly to underserved residents.
$10.0M
Quality Improvement
2025
School-Based Health Centers Expansion Initiative
Funds to support the competitive procurement of four new school-based health centers in Sussex and Kent County elementary and middle schools, providing physical, behavioral, and preventive healthcare to students and families.
$10.0M
Population Health
2025
La Red Health Center, Inc.
Supports La Red Health Center, Inc. through the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grant Program to enhance rural healthcare outreach services.
$250K
Quality Improvement
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Executive Office of the Governor of Delaware
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Announcement Documents (1)
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AnnouncementMay 13, 2026HTML2026
Governor Meyer announced two major healthcare bills: one expanding comprehensive hospital charity care statewide, and another prohibiting for-profit acquisitions of non-profit acute care hospitals through July 2028. The administration is also promoting multi-payer value-based care with Rural Health Transformation Program funds to bend the cost curve. These measures are designed to make care more affordable, accessible, and protective for all Delawareans.
Event schedule:
- Announcement Date - May 12, 2026 - Dover
FINANCE · POPULATION_HEALTH · OTHER
Core Initiatives
Lower healthcare costs for Delawareans
Increase access to affordable healthcare
Strengthen patient protections
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Lower healthcare costs for Delawareans
Increase access to affordable healthcare
Strengthen patient protections
Advance multi-payer value-based care
Award Announcement Documents (3)
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Award AnnouncementJun 17, 2026PDF2025-2026
Delaware received a federal award of $157,394,963.86 through the Rural Health Transformation Program to advance major rural health improvements targeting underserved populations in Sussex and Kent Counties. Funds are temporarily restricted pending CMS approval of a revised budget; once lifted, Delaware will implement an ambitious transformation plan across policy, administration, and rural facility support. The cooperative agreement details reporting, compliance, and milestone requirements to sustain progress for up to five years. Key contacts: Ms. Katherine Hughes Katherine.Hughes@delaware.gov; Mr. Steven Blessing steven.blessing@delaware.gov; Ms. Jennifer Herndon jennifer.herndon1@cms.hhs.gov; Katherine Sapra katherine.sapra@cms.hhs.gov
Event schedule:
- Federal Award Start Date - 12/29/2025 - ET
- Budget Period 1 End Date - 10/30/2026 - ET
- NCC Application Due (Budget Period 2) - 08/30/2026 - ET - GrantSolutions
- Annual Progress Report #1 Due - 08/30/2026 - ET - GrantSolutions
- Budget Period 1 Start - 2025-12-29
- Budget Period 1 End - 2026-10-30
- Budget Periods 2-5 Start - 2026-10-31
- Budget Periods 2-5 End - 2030-10-30
Award: $157.4MPOPULATION_HEALTH · FINANCE · QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · OTHER
Event Schedule
Federal Award Start Date - 12/29/2025 - ET
Budget Period 1 End Date - 10/30/2026 - ET
NCC Application Due (Budget Period 2) - 08/30/2026 - ET - GrantSolutions
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Federal Award Start Date - 12/29/2025 - ET
Budget Period 1 End Date - 10/30/2026 - ET
NCC Application Due (Budget Period 2) - 08/30/2026 - ET - GrantSolutions
Annual Progress Report #1 Due - 08/30/2026 - ET - GrantSolutions
Katherine Sapra - <katherine.sapra@cms.hhs.gov> - Acting Deputy Director - CMS/HHS
Core Initiatives
Advance comprehensive rural health transformation across Delaware
Reduce healthcare access and outcome disparities for rural populations
Implement state policy actions and innovative care models
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Advance comprehensive rural health transformation across Delaware
Reduce healthcare access and outcome disparities for rural populations
Implement state policy actions and innovative care models
Monitor progress through regular reporting and CMS collaboration
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Award AnnouncementMay 31, 2026PDF2026Federal
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Award AnnouncementMay 25, 2026PDF2025
The document announces approximately $1.2 million awarded by HRSA to Delaware to enhance rural healthcare access, opioid response programs, and outreach. Four key sub-awards support behavioral health, overdose response, outreach services, and rural health office initiatives.
Award: $1.2MPOPULATION_HEALTH · QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · OTHER
The State of Delaware has issued an open solicitation for the Rural Library-Based Health Access program, aiming to leverage libraries to improve health access in rural areas. Applications are due in April 2026, and contact details are provided for further information. Key contacts: Ricky Williamson ricky.williamson@delaware.gov
Event schedule:
- Solicitation Ad Date - 02/12/2026
- Deadline for Bid Responses - 04/17/2026 - 1:00 PM ET
POPULATION_HEALTH · NETWORK_DEVELOPMENT · OTHER
Event Schedule
Solicitation Ad Date - 02/12/2026
Deadline for Bid Responses - 04/17/2026 - 1:00 PM ET
This document provides a standardized template to guide applicants in preparing a workplan for the Delaware Rural Health Transformation Program Support Services RFP. It outlines required elements such as objectives, monitoring approach, targets, and responsible parties to ensure structured responses. No award or budget information is included.
This House Joint Resolution directs a state-led study on creating a healthcare apprenticeship degree program with paid clinical placements to tackle rural workforce shortages. The initiative aims to leverage and align with the Rural Health Transformation Program award and future competitive DHSS subawards. The study's report and recommendations are due to state leadership by May 1, 2027.
Event schedule:
- Report Due Date - 05/01/2027 - Governor's Office, Delaware General Assembly
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Report Due Date - 05/01/2027 - Governor's Office, Delaware General Assembly
Core Initiatives
Address rural healthcare workforce shortages through development of apprenticeship pathways.
Align apprenticeship and credentialing programs with high school and postsecondary pathways.
Leverage federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds for healthcare workforce initiatives.
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StrategyJun 17, 2026PDF2025
Summary Documents (3)
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SummaryJun 17, 2026PDF2025-2026
The Delaware RHTP unites 15 integrated initiatives focused on access, workforce, technology modernization, and population health, directly serving 400,000 rural residents across Sussex and Kent Counties. Major investments include renovation of state-owned buildings for Hope Centers, workforce expansion, telehealth infrastructure, and community hub services. The total program cost is $786,970,081.95, with a 9.1% indirect rate to ensure statewide administrative and compliance oversight. Key contacts: Delaware Division of Libraries; Delaware Health Care Commission; Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) Program Manager
Event schedule:
- CMS Rural Health Transformation Summit - 03/18/2026 - ET - Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
- Initiative Period of Performance Start - 2025-12-29
- Initiative Period of Performance End - 2026-10-30
- Period of Performance Start - 2025-12-29 - America/New_York - Delaware
- Period of Performance End - 2026-10-30 - America/New_York - Delaware
- Rural Medical Residency Recruitment Program Period of Performance - 2025-12-29 - Eastern Time - Delaware
- Rural Medical Residency Recruitment Program End Date - 2026-10-30 - Eastern Time - Delaware
- Training Programs for Clinical Support Roles in Rural Areas Period of Performance - 2025-12-29 - Eastern Time - Delaware
This summary provides a high-level snapshot of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) FY26 proposals from multiple states, documenting their priorities, innovative initiatives, and targeted investments. Each state focuses on a blend of workforce, access, quality improvement, and technology strategies tailored to rural health system needs. The total proposed allocations exceed $3 billion in federal investment.
House Bill 305 proposes a three-year diabetes wellness pilot program within the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, funded by the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program. The pilot aims to improve diabetes management by shifting from reactive sick care to proactive well care, leveraging technology and incentives. Outcomes will be tracked via data analysis to determine the pilot's effectiveness and inform potential renewal or expansion.
Event schedule:
- Introduced in House - 03/05/2026
- Assigned to Senate Health & Social Services - 06/16/2026
POPULATION_HEALTH · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY
Event Schedule
Introduced in House - 03/05/2026
Assigned to Senate Health & Social Services - 06/16/2026
Core Initiatives
Improve health outcomes for Delawareans with diabetes
Change standard healthcare from reactive sick care to proactive well care
Reduce healthcare costs through improved chronic disease management
Key contacts: Rick Williamson Ricky.Williamson@delaware.gov; Katherine Hughes Katherine.Hughes@delaware.gov
Event schedule:
- Notice to State of Delaware under the contract - Rick Williamson, Management Analyst III, Ricky.Williamson@delaware.gov
- Monthly Usage Report due - monthly by 15th - Eastern Time - Submit electronically to Katherine.Hughes@delaware.gov
- Quarterly Subcontracting 2nd Tier Report due - quarterly by 15th after quarter end - Eastern Time - Submit electronically to osd@delaware.gov
Key contacts: Kaitlyn Arthur kaitlyn.arthur@delaware.gov
Event schedule:
- Initial Contract Term End Date - 2027-09-30 - America/New_York
- Maximum Possible Contract End Date (with extensions) - 2031-09-30 - America/New_York
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This Notice of Award grants $157 million in federal funding to Delaware for rural health transformation under the Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. The initiative targets improved access and outcomes for rural Sussex and Kent Counties, affecting approximately 400,000 residents. Major focus is on contractual projects supporting the state's rural health system. Key contacts: Ms. Katherine Hughes Katherine.Hughes@delaware.gov; Mr. Steven Blessing steven.blessing@delaware.gov
Event schedule:
- Federal Award Date - 02/04/2026
- Budget Period Start - 12/29/2025
- Budget Period End - 10/30/2026
- Period of Performance End - 10/30/2030
Award: $157.4MOTHER
Contacts
Ms. Katherine Hughes - <Katherine.Hughes@delaware.gov> - Project Director or Principal Investigator - Delaware
Mr. Steven Blessing - <steven.blessing@delaware.gov> - Director - Delaware
Core Initiatives
Reduce healthcare access disparities in rural Delaware.
Improve health outcomes for rural residents in Sussex and Kent Counties.
Core Initiatives
Increase access to healthcare in rural communities
Strengthen health networks for rural providers
Improve quality of care at Critical Access Hospitals and small rural hospitals
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Increase access to healthcare in rural communities
Strengthen health networks for rural providers
Improve quality of care at Critical Access Hospitals and small rural hospitals
Support workforce training to enhance health service delivery
This document contains template and sample professional services agreement language for the Delaware Rural Health Transformation Program Support Services RFP. It outlines sample contract terms, payment, scope, intellectual property, and responsibilities, but does not select vendors or describe implementation progress.
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Delaware's RHTP tackles severe rural health disparities and workforce shortage by establishing new Hope Centers, deploying mobile health units, and expanding school-based health centers in Sussex and Kent Counties. The plan is backed by unified legislative and provider support, prioritizes technological innovation, value-based care, and robust data tracking, and includes concrete policy commitments to reform certificate of need, scope of practice, and telehealth reimbursement. Target outcomes include reductions in ED visits, expanded preventive care, increased rural provider access, and improved chronic disease management. Key contacts: Dr. Kara Odom Walker; Kate Brookins; William A. Bowser; Delaware DHSS
Event schedule:
- Executive Order for School Fitness Test - 12/31/2028
- Nutrition CME regulation amendments drafted - 03/31/2028
- Board approval for Nutrition CME - 09/30/2028
- Certificate of Need reform legislation brought to vote - 06/30/2027
- Scope of Practice legislation brought to vote - 06/30/2027
- Annual Licensure Compact Report publication - 12/31/2027
- Medical school enrollment begins (Fall) - 2028-09-01 - America/New_York - Delaware Medical School (to be determined)
- Establish governance structure, stakeholder engagement plan, pilot site selection and baseline assessment - 2026-09-30
Medical school enrollment begins (Fall) - 2028-09-01 - America/New_York - Delaware Medical School (to be determined)
Establish governance structure, stakeholder engagement plan, pilot site selection and baseline assessment - 2026-09-30
Deploy core infrastructure, engage 5 hospital pilot, and integrate with Medicaid - 2027-03-30
Connect 10 facilities, process 10,000 prior authorizations, and engage 25,000 patients - 2027-09-30
Connect Sussex and Kent County rural facilities, connect all commercial payers, and launch patient portal - 2028-03-31
Connect rural facilities and integrate all payers, with 95% provider adoption and self-sustained operations - 2029-12-31
Contacts
Dr. Kara Odom Walker - Secretary, DHSS - Delaware Statewide
Kate Brookins - Director, Division of Public Health - Sussex County
William A. Bowser - Director, Division of Social Services - Kent County
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Dr. Kara Odom Walker - Secretary, DHSS - Delaware Statewide
Kate Brookins - Director, Division of Public Health - Sussex County
William A. Bowser - Director, Division of Social Services - Kent County
Delaware DHSS - Lead for Food is Medicine Infrastructure Initiative, Rural Provider/FQHC Value-Based Care Readiness, Catalyst Fund for Telehealth and Remote Monitoring - Kent County, Sussex County
Division of Public Health (DPH) - Key stakeholder partnership - Kent County, Sussex County
Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN) - Lead for Diabetes Wellness Pilot Program - Sussex County
DE Division of Libraries - Lead for Rural Libraries Health Access Initiative - Kent County, Sussex County
Delaware Health Care Commission - Medical School Rural Workforce Development Program, Delaware Medical School - Kent County, Sussex County
Governor’s Office - Oversight/partner in Delaware Medical School establishment - Kent County, Sussex County
Core Initiatives
Expand equitable access to care for rural Delawareans
Strengthen the rural health workforce pipeline
Modernize facility operations and payment models
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Expand equitable access to care for rural Delawareans
Strengthen the rural health workforce pipeline
Modernize facility operations and payment models
Improve population health and chronic disease outcomes
Foster technology adoption to support value-based care
Reduce preventable ED utilization
Eliminate regulatory barriers for new provider facilities
Advance rural health equity by addressing social determinants
Make America Healthy Again
Make Rural America Healthy Again
Innovative Care
Tech Innovation
Sustainable Access
Workforce Development
Establish governance structure
Stakeholder engagement plan
Pilot site selection and baseline assessment
Deploy core infrastructure
Engage hospital pilot and integrate with Medicaid
Connect facilities and expand prior authorizations and patient engagement
Connect rural facilities, all commercial payers, and launch patient portal
Integrate all payers with rural facilities and achieve provider adoption and self-sustained operations
Recruit and retain medical residents and clinical support staff to practice in Delaware's rural areas.
Support education, housing, and relocation to incentivize rural healthcare workforce expansion.
Expand training capacity and apprenticeship opportunities for non-physician practitioners and clinical support roles.
Empower rural residents to achieve healthy living goals through expanded population health solutions
Strengthen care integration for high-needs populations
Expand supply of care by growing rural workforce and spreading technologies that improve connection
Reduce 30-day readmissions for rural patients by 10%
Reduce delayed care (non-cost reasons) in rural areas by 10%
Achieve 75%+ of Maine rural hospitals with operating margins
Transform rural health workforce through apprenticeships, improved IT, and expansion of Area Health Education Centers
Support intensive case management for older adults with substance use disorders
Promote sustainable access and innovative care through expanded capacity for primary care, specialty practices, school-based health centers, and behavioral health
Deploy tech-enabled chronic disease management for rural residents
Expand access to essential healthcare services in rural Massachusetts
Reduce hypertension and diabetes ED visits by 10,000 per 100,000 people
Increase preventative care visits by 25 visits per 1,000 population
Strengthen rural health system foundation through community-driven integrated solutions in Michigan
Recruit and retain talent in rural communities in Minnesota
Create Coordinated Regional Integrated Systems (CRIS) to connect rural healthcare in Mississippi
Build statewide network of rural healthcare hubs and expand access to care in Missouri
Strengthen healthcare workforce, secure financial solvency, and embed prevention and community health in Montana
Make Rural America Healthy Again by focusing on workforce, technology, and right-sizing healthcare delivery in Nebraska
Make Rural Nevada Healthy Again by implementing value-based care models and workforce recruitment
Improve access to primary and preventative care, chronic disease management, and oral health in New Hampshire
Improve healthcare availability and stabilize rural providers in New Jersey
Transform healthcare access and quality through specialty care expansion and workforce development in New Mexico
Improve rural health outcomes through 'Make Rural America Healthy Again' and primary care initiatives in New York
Catalyze innovative care models, transform rural care experience, and create sustainable rural healthcare delivery system in North Carolina
Rebuild and retain rural health workforce
Prevent chronic disease, restore health, and reduce cost
Improve access to care through clinically integrated networks (CINs), community-based clinics, and mobile health services
Improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural South Carolina
Prioritize direct investment in provider capacity
Make Rural Texans Healthy Again
Making Rural Utahns Healthy
Build robust rural networks through enhanced primary care and long-term care support
The Delaware Rural Health Transformation strategy unites 15 initiatives to expand access, strengthen the workforce, modernize technology, and improve population health in rural Sussex and Kent Counties. Over $786 million is budgeted, with direct investments in clinical infrastructure, technology, and new models like Rural Hope Centers. The plan features robust performance tracking, stakeholder partnerships, and an emphasis on sustainable capacity building. Key contacts: Katherine Hughes; Chelsea Kammermeier; Christopher Masten; Lakeesha Johns
Event schedule:
- CMS Rural Health Transformation Summit - March 18, 2026 - Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
- Period of Performance for Community Health Hubs - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Rural communities in Kent and Sussex Counties
- Period of Performance for Program Marketing - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties
- Period of Performance for Technical Assistance & Training - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties
- Period of Performance for External Evaluation & Reporting - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties
- Period of Performance for EMR System Implementation & Integration - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties
- Period of Performance for School-Based Health Center Vendor - Rural Sussex and Kent elementary and middle schools
- Period of Performance for Food is Medicine Infrastructure Initiative - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties
Katherine Hughes - Project Director/Principal Investigator, Public Health Administrator I - Statewide
Chelsea Kammermeier - Program Administrator, Public Health Treatment Administrator - Statewide
Christopher Masten - Fiscal Analyst, Management Analyst III - Statewide
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Katherine Hughes - Project Director/Principal Investigator, Public Health Administrator I - Statewide
Chelsea Kammermeier - Program Administrator, Public Health Treatment Administrator - Statewide
Christopher Masten - Fiscal Analyst, Management Analyst III - Statewide
Lakeesha Johns - Clinic Manager - Statewide
Susan Watson Holloway - Program Director, Public Health Administrator II - Statewide
Core Initiatives
Expand access to comprehensive rural healthcare and behavioral health services.
Develop a sustainable workforce pipeline through new medical and clinical education programs.
Leverage technology for telehealth, data integration, and care coordination.
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Expand access to comprehensive rural healthcare and behavioral health services.
Develop a sustainable workforce pipeline through new medical and clinical education programs.
Leverage technology for telehealth, data integration, and care coordination.
Reduce chronic disease and improve population health in rural Delaware.
Deploy mobile health units throughout rural areas to deliver preventive care, chronic disease management, and specialty services directly to underserved communities
Expand the network of school-based health centers in rural Sussex and Kent elementary and middle schools to provide comprehensive physical, behavioral, and preventive health services
Develop sustainable payment mechanisms, deploy integrated technology platforms, and train rural healthcare practitioners to deliver evidence-based nutrition interventions
Expand health services at nine rural libraries by adding staff and extending hours to provide telehealth support, health navigation, and benefits enrollment assistance
Support rural providers and FQHCs with cost-based, allowable infrastructure investments, including technology investments, expanded care teams, and strategic planning activities to transition to value-based payment models
Create a competitive fund to support health technology vendors in developing and deploying consumer-facing remote monitoring and digital health solutions for rural populations
Launch a three-year pilot providing continuous glucose monitors and intensive care management to 500 rural diabetes patients to improve health outcomes
Establish Delaware's first medical school with a Primary Care-Rural Health track to train physicians committed to serving rural communities
Provide comprehensive financial awards to medical students who commit to five years of rural practice in Delaware after graduation
WORKFORCE · QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · POPULATION_HEALTH · OTHER
Event Schedule
Initial Contract Term End Date - 2027-09-30 - America/New_York
Maximum Possible Contract End Date (with extensions) - 2031-09-30 - America/New_York
Contacts
Kaitlyn Arthur - <kaitlyn.arthur@delaware.gov> - Contract Contact/Notice Recipient - Delaware
Core Initiatives
Develop and deliver new training programs, expand existing programs, and build career pathways for non-physician healthcare professionals serving rural and underserved communities in Delaware.
Create a sustainable pipeline of qualified healthcare professionals ready to serve Delaware’s rural areas and other underserved populations.
Address critical service gaps in rural communities through targeted training programs.
This Q&A Addendum provides clarifications for the RHTP Support Services RFP, including guidance on proposal page limits, budgeting, partnership expectations, scope of monitoring and evaluation, and program coordination. The document emphasizes vendor flexibility in methodologies and technology platforms (with primary use of AchieveIt), clarifies no predefined budget or funding envelope, and stresses the importance of clearly justified, reasonable proposals aligned with scope and deliverables. Vendors may propose for either or both Coordination and Monitoring & Evaluation components, and awards may be made to one or multiple vendors. Key contacts: Rick Williamson Ricky.Williamson@Delaware.gov
Event schedule:
- Reporting Cadence
- Contract Period from CMS
- Optional contract extensions
- Work Plan Template Submission Deadline - Eastern - Bonfire online system
- Estimated contract start date - 2026-09-15
Work Plan Template Submission Deadline - Eastern - Bonfire online system
Estimated contract start date - 2026-09-15
Contacts
Rick Williamson - <Ricky.Williamson@Delaware.gov> - Management Analyst III, Division of Public Health - Delaware (statewide)
Core Initiatives
Support program-wide coordination and oversight for rural health initiatives
Enhance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for RHTP and associated subrecipients
Strengthen fiscal, operational, and compliance management across RHTP initiatives
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Support program-wide coordination and oversight for rural health initiatives
Enhance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for RHTP and associated subrecipients
Strengthen fiscal, operational, and compliance management across RHTP initiatives
Support statewide coordination, program management, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and implementation activities associated with the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) award.
Support CMS-funded RHTP initiatives through coordination, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and related grant management support services.
Enable program-wide monitoring, evaluation, reporting, performance tracking, implementation support, and outcome measurement across all RHTP initiatives.
Support program coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities for the RHTP award across up to 15 initiatives.
Develop, refine, and standardize KPIs, metrics, and reporting requirements in collaboration with DPH and stakeholders.
Facilitate data collection, validation, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable federal, State, and program requirements.
Ensure transparent and accessible program reporting through dashboard support and public-facing AchieveIt integration.
Provide scalable, flexible support for evolving RHTP initiative and subrecipient needs throughout the contract period.
Support implementation and evaluation of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) through coordination, monitoring, tracking, reporting, and grant management activities across multiple initiatives.
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