Michigan

Michigan awarded RHTP funds to dozens of subrecipients across rural data, collaborative care, workforce, health delivery, and tribal health. Largest awards support network development, interoperability, and tribal partners. All awards are subject to CMS approval. Event schedule: - Award notice publication - 05/15/2026 - Michigan.gov

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services received over $173 million funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program for FY 2026. The funds aim to improve rural health care access, support provider sustainability, and enhance technology adoption statewide. Key contacts: Lynn Sutfin Event schedule: - Award Announcement - December 30, 2025 - Lansing, MI

Michigan Medicaid covers one in four state residents, including over one-third of rural Michiganders. Medicaid sustainability is critical for rural hospitals, which are at increased risk due to provider tax and payment changes. New benefit and eligibility provisions taking effect in 2026-2027 may cause significant coverage loss, administrative burden, and risk to rural and underserved populations.

This document is a daily RHTP update summarizing news items, including a NGA brief on rural health workforce policy actions, a Governor Morrisey announcement about nearly $4M in workforce investments, and appointment of an RHTP advisory council member in Michigan. Event schedule: - RHTP Daily update ⋅ May 15, 2026 NEWS Governors' Policy Actions in Rural Health Workforce National Governors Association This brief, part of NGA's RHTP memo action series, outlines key policy actions across several areas: career pathways, education and training, ... Flag as irrelevant Governor Morrisey Announces New Investments Totaling Nearly $4M to Expand Workforce ... WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey - WV.gov ... ( RHTP ) to strengthen healthcare workforce recruitment efforts and expand ... The latest rollout brings total funding opportunities announced through the ... Flag as irrelevant Bur Selected for RHTP Advisory Council - Northern Today Northern Today - Northern Michigan University ... ( RHTP ) Advisory Council. The group will provide insight on rural health priorities, review program progress and offer recommendations to Michigan ... Flag as irrelevant See more results | Edit this alert You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts . Unsubscribe | View all your alerts Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback

This document summarizes the FY26 RHTP state applications for 18 states, detailing each state's federal award amount and high-level strategies. Common initiatives include telehealth, health workforce expansion, digital infrastructure, behavioral/maternal health, and technologies for rural hospital stabilization and value-based care. No individual sub-awards or recipient-level funding lines are listed.

This executive and fiscal analysis by the State of Michigan details the potential impact of proposed major federal Medicaid cuts, including risks to coverage for over 2.6 million Michiganders, particularly in rural communities. It outlines effects on the rural hospital system, state budget, uncompensated care, employment, and critical health services. Report highlights the Medicaid program's cost-effectiveness and vital support for Michigan's rural and safety net healthcare infrastructure.

Michigan's application for CMS' Rural Health Transformation Program proposes a $1 billion budget to enhance rural provider sustainability and growth. The plan focuses on regional partnerships, workforce development, technology adoption, and care coordination to improve rural health access and outcomes.

This is Michigan's CMS Rural Health Transformation Program application outlining a statewide plan to transform rural health care systems. The proposed strategy includes four major initiatives: cross-sector partnership hubs, rural workforce development, advancing health IT interoperability, and bringing care closer to home via innovative models. A dedicated 5% resource carve-out supports tribal governments’ health system capacity.

This document provides detailed guidance on allowable and unallowable uses of RHTP funds in Michigan. It clarifies restrictions on using funds for operating expenses, existing EMRs, and capital projects, emphasizing support for measurable care transformation activities.

Michigan received $173 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, one of the lower awards among states but significant for its large rural population. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services manages these funds with input from a rural health task force convened by the Michigan Health Association. Access and workforce shortages remain critical challenges in rural Michigan, especially in the Upper Peninsula and Northern regions. Key contacts: MHA Policy Team

This proposed policy expands Medicaid Fee-for-Service coverage and reimbursement for Licensed Midwives (LMs), particularly in rural and community-based settings. The policy aims to increase maternity care options and access for beneficiaries, with a focus on low-risk pregnancies and out-of-hospital births. Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers are included as eligible billing institutions. Key contacts: Janell Troutman troutmanj2@michigan.gov Event schedule: - Comments Due - 05/13/2026 - Proposed Effective Date - 10/01/2026

Michigan was awarded over $173 million for FY 2026 under the Rural Health Transformation Program. The program supports cross-departmental coordination, advisory councils, and transparent tracking of subrecipients to improve rural health care delivery. Funding is spread over five years, from 2026 through 2030.