Nevada's Rural Health Transformation Program is in the implementation phase, guided by a Steering Committee with ongoing engagement from diverse rural stakeholders. Current focus areas include workforce recruitment, rural health innovation, and enhancing system flexibility, with formal Requests for Applications issued for 2026 program initiatives. No subrecipient awards have been made as of yet, and activities are proceeding through structured RFA processes and collaborative workshops. The program is progressing according to a phased timeline with active planning and stakeholder collaboration. Current structured plan tracks 7 key initiatives and 7 strategic goals.
Nevada has received its federal cooperative agreement award for the Rural Health Transformation Program and has released multiple Requests for Applications (RFAs) to solicit projects across initiatives. Sub-grantee selections are not yet finalized, but the program is officially underway and in the process of reviewing applications. The state is actively conducting public workshops and technical assistance for potential applicants. Funding opportunity announcements and stakeholder engagement have been ongoing through May 2026. State opportunities: 5 active (1 open, 3 upcoming, 1 closing soon), $328.9M listed funding. Key opportunities: Flex Fund; Nevada Rural Health Innovation and Technology (RHIT) Initiative; Nevada Rural Health Outcome Accelerator Program (RHOAP). Strategy alignment: supports workforce, telehealth, care access priorities.
RHTP Strategy
Nevada’s RHTP employs a multi-initiative strategy driven by robust stakeholder and tribal engagement, with oversight by a diverse Steering Committee. The program targets sustainable rural health transformation by modernizing infrastructure, expanding the healthcare workforce, investing in digital health, and advancing outcome-focused care delivery. All projects are implemented through competitive RFAs aligned with state and federal priorities, and systematic public input shapes ongoing refinement. The timeline is punctuated by early 2026 Steering Committee establishment, followed by RFA cycles and iterative implementation.
Model
Steering Committee governance with open meeting and public input requirements; competitive RFA-based investment in workforce, infrastructure, health IT, and outcome accelerators; formal alignment to state and federal policy goals and sustainability requirements.
Key Initiatives
1Operation of the Rural Health Transformation Steering Committee to guide and oversee all RHTP activities
2Rural Health Outcomes Accelerator Program (RHOAP) to drive improvements in rural health metrics
3Rural Health System Flex Fund to modernize infrastructure and support system transformation
4Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program to build rural workforce pipelines, including training and apprenticeships
5Rural Health Innovation and Technology Initiative to enable adoption of health IT, telehealth, and novel care models
6Rural Tribal Health System Transformation Program supporting tribal provider capacity
7Intensive public workshops and provider education on health IT adoption and care model redesign
Timeline: Stakeholder engagement and public workshops began July 2025; federal program award December 2025; Steering Committee formed early 2026; RFA releases March-May 2026; implementation and ongoing review extend throughout 2026 and later years.
Health Priority
Primary Care and Behavioral Health: Nevada's RHT program focuses on expanding primary care, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, and behavioral health services across rural communities. (Regions: Rural Nevada)
May 30, 2026
Program Update
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
May 30, 2026
Program Update
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
May 30, 2026
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NV - 2026 - RHT Public Workshop Agenda - April 27, 2026
NV - 2026 - Nevada Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program Provider Recruitment and Retention Program Request for Applications Announcement
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State Awardees (4) $59.7M
State procurement contracts classified as RHTP implementation evidence
Nevada Rural Health System Flex Fund – FINANCE (RHTP NV Award FY2027)
Nevada Rural Health System Flex FundNevada Health Authority (NVHA)Captured May 27, 2026$40.0M
Workforce Recruitment & Rural Access Program (WRRAP): Training & Apprenticeships – WORKFORCE (RHTP NV Award FY2027)
Workforce Recruitment & Rural Access Program (WRRAP): Training & ApprenticeshipsNevada Health Authority (NVHA)Captured May 27, 2026$16.0M
Rural Corrections Health Transformation – POPULATION_HEALTH (RHTP NV Award FY2026)
Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC)Nevada Health Authority (NVHA)Captured May 31, 2026$2.4MSource available
Presidential Fitness Test – OTHER (RHTP NV Award FY2026)
Nevada Dept. of Education / State Public Charter School AuthorityNevada Health Authority (NVHA)Captured May 27, 2026$1.3M
Announcement Documents (6)
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AnnouncementNEWHTMLEvent2026
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
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Core Initiatives
Coordinate RHTP program planning and stakeholder input
Advance rural hospital financial and care delivery transformation through public workshops and 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
Award: $179.9MOTHER
Contacts
Contact: RHTP Team - <RHTP@nvha.nv.gov> - General program contact - Nevada
Core Initiatives
Transform rural healthcare systems statewide
Strengthen primary care and chronic disease management
Support maternal and child health
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Transform rural healthcare systems statewide
Strengthen primary care and chronic disease management
Support maternal and child health
Expand behavioral health services in rural areas
Ensure transparent, community-driven strategies
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Award AnnouncementPDFUpcoming2026FederalOpportunity ↗
This document provides detailed programmatic and eligibility guidance for Nevada's Rural Health Transformation Program FY26 application cycle across three primary initiatives: Rural Health Outcomes Accelerator, Health Innovation Technology, and Workforce Recruitment/Access. It includes clarifications on application requirements, eligible applicants, partnerships, allowable costs, workforce service commitments, tiered funding, salary limits, and programmatic priorities such as chronic disease, behavioral health, and maternal/infant health. No awards are announced; the document supports applicants and clarifies federal and state requirements for RHTP participation. Key contacts: Stacie Weeks, JD, MPH
Event schedule:
- RHT Budget Period 1 Questions and Answers Update - 05/29/2026
QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · WORKFORCE · OTHER
Contacts
Stacie Weeks, JD, MPH - Director
Core Initiatives
Expand access to quality health services for rural Nevada residents
Strengthen rural health workforce recruitment and retention
Advance rural health innovation and technology adoption
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Expand access to quality health services for rural Nevada residents
Strengthen rural health workforce recruitment and retention
Advance rural health innovation and technology adoption
Improve health outcomes through targeted accelerator initiatives
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ApplicationTXTEvent2026
Nevada is hosting a public workshop on May 28, 2026 to present information about the Rural Health Innovation and Technology Request for Applications. The workshop will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Key contacts: RHTP Team RHTP@nvha.nv.gov
Event schedule:
- Public Workshop for Rural Health Innovation and Technology Initiative - May 28, 2026 - 1:00 PM PT - Microsoft Teams
Guidance Documents (13)
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GuidanceNEWHTML2025
Nevada's RHT Program defines clear funding allocations to workforce, health system modernization, innovation, tribal and veteran health, and youth fitness initiatives, resulting from hundreds of rural healthcare stakeholder inputs. The state is prioritizing projects that will avoid fiscal cliffs after the 5-year grant, focusing on solutions for sustainable improvements in rural access and health outcomes. Strategic investments are planned to advance equity, infrastructure, and resilience in rural and tribal communities.
Event schedule:
- Application stakeholder engagement launched - 07/2025 - Nevada (various public meetings)
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
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GuidancePDF
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.
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.
Budget: $3.3B
Core Initiatives
Make Rural America Healthy Again
Expand access to high-quality healthcare in rural areas
Improve maternal and child health
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Make Rural America Healthy Again
Expand access to high-quality healthcare in rural areas
Improve maternal and child health
Promote workforce expansion and sustainability
Enable rural health system financial stability
Increase adoption of value-based care and health information technology
Empower rural Mainers to achieve their own healthy living goals through expanded population health solutions.
Expand the supply of care by growing a rural workforce and spreading technologies that improve coordination.
Ensure care will be available and affordable long into Maine’s future by pairing affordability measures with strategies that advance quality, efficiency, and fiscal durability such as value-based payments.
Transform the rural health workforce through new apprenticeships, improved IT, and expansion of Area Health Education Centers, and pipeline programs in Maryland.
Promote sustainable access and innovative care through new and expanded capacity for primary care, specialty practices, school-based health centers, and behavioral health expansion in Maryland.
Expand access to essential healthcare services for rural residents in Massachusetts.
Strengthen systems, policies, and investments to meet the unique needs of rural communities in Massachusetts.
Strengthen the foundation of rural health systems through integrated, community-driven solutions in Michigan.
Improve cardiometabolic health outcomes and sustain healthcare workforce expansion in Minnesota.
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SummaryPDF
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.
Nevada’s RHT Program launched with a focus on transformative, sustainable healthcare improvements for rural hospitals and communities. The program includes four primary initiatives: Outcome Accelerator, Flex Fund, Workforce Recruitment, and Rural Health Innovation & Technology. Current priorities include launching subgrant opportunities, enhancing rural infrastructure, and building a robust workforce pipeline while ensuring accountability and ongoing stakeholder engagement. Key contacts: Stacie Weeks; Dr. Malinda Southard; Jason Bleak; Dena Schmidt
Event schedule:
- RHTP Steering Committee Meeting - 03/11/2026 - 1:00 PM PT - 9850 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV 89521; Teams Meeting
- End of Budget Period 1 - 10/30/2026
QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · NETWORK_DEVELOPMENT · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · WORKFORCE · OTHER
Contacts
Stacie Weeks - NVHA Director - Nevada (Statewide)
Dr. Malinda Southard - Deputy Director, Community Engagement & Workforce Development - Nevada (Statewide)
Jason Bleak - RHT Program Lead - Nevada (Statewide)
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Stacie Weeks - NVHA Director - Nevada (Statewide)
Dr. Malinda Southard - Deputy Director, Community Engagement & Workforce Development - Nevada (Statewide)
Jason Bleak - RHT Program Lead - Nevada (Statewide)
Dena Schmidt - RHT Program Manager - Nevada (Statewide)
Madison Lopey - Chief Biostatistician - Nevada (Statewide)
Core Initiatives
Support sustainable, transformative healthcare improvements in rural Nevada
Improve access, quality, and delivery of care in rural communities
Expand and sustain rural health workforce capacity
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Support sustainable, transformative healthcare improvements in rural Nevada
Improve access, quality, and delivery of care in rural communities
Expand and sustain rural health workforce capacity
Modernize rural health infrastructure and technology
Advance data-driven program evaluation and transparency
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This document provides detailed instructions for applicants on how to prepare a compliant budget and budget narrative for Nevada's RHT Program. It includes eligibility for personnel, fringe, travel, equipment, contractual, training, and other costs; and provides examples and requirements for each. No indirect costs are allowed; administrative expenses are capped at 10% and must be justified.
This document provides guidance for completing the project narrative and scope of work for Nevada's RHTP Presidential Fitness Test project. It outlines expectations for describing rural health care challenges, goals, objectives, data collection, and sustainability plans.
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.
Core Initiatives
Increase transparency and update stakeholders on rural health transformation efforts
The Nevada Health Authority is hosting a public workshop to provide information about Nevada’s Rural Health Transformation Program, including initiatives such as the Flex Fund for Rural Providers, innovation and technology strategies, workforce recruitment, and outcome acceleration. No awards or funding decisions are being made at this meeting; rather, stakeholders are informed about timelines and future funding opportunities.
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.
NV - 2026 - Rural Health Outcomes Accelerator Program (RHOAP)
Consolidated support doc
SupportingPDF2026Award: $27.0M
NV - 2026 - Nevada Rural Health Outcomes Accelerator Program (RHOAP) Request for Applications Announcement
RHOAP RFA announcement - May 2026
PrimaryPDF2026-2027Award: $1.3M
NV - 2026 - Rural Presidential Fitness Test Implementation Request for Applications Announcement
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The Nevada Health Authority has released multiple concurrent Requests for Applications (RFAs) under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to support systemic innovation and rural health access across the state. Open and recently closed funding opportunities span quality improvement, workforce development, health IT, tribal and correctional health, and special populations. All funding is supported through a federal cooperative agreement with CMS.
Event schedule:
- Rural Health Systems Flex Fund Application Close - 04/30/2026
- Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program Application Close - 05/15/2026
QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · WORKFORCE · NETWORK_DEVELOPMENT · OTHER
Core Initiatives
Improve rural health access in Nevada
Strengthen rural healthcare infrastructure
Expand rural workforce capacity
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Improve rural health access in Nevada
Strengthen rural healthcare infrastructure
Expand rural workforce capacity
Implement innovative care delivery models
Support tribal, veterans, correctional, and special population health needs
Nevada Health Authority is currently soliciting applications for multiple funding opportunities under the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural health access and infrastructure across Nevada. Several RFAs have been released in early to mid-2026 with some already closed, supporting initiatives in innovation, workforce, and tribal health system transformation.
Event schedule:
- Nevada Rural Health Outcome Accelerator Program (RHOAP) RFA Release - May 2026
- Nevada Rural Health Systems Flex Fund RFA Closed - April 30, 2026
- Nevada's Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program RFA Closed - May 15, 2026
- Nevada Rural Health Innovation and Technology (RHIT) Initiative RFA Release - May 2026
- Nevada Rural Tribal Health System Transformation Program RFA Release - March 2026
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Core Initiatives
Improve rural health access
Strengthen healthcare infrastructure
Expand workforce capacity
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Improve rural health access
Strengthen healthcare infrastructure
Expand workforce capacity
Implement innovative care delivery models
Nevada Health Authority was awarded nearly $180 million in Year One for the Rural Health Transformation Program, supporting rural health infrastructure, workforce recruitment, and health technology. Major RHTP initiatives begin in March 2026 with RFAs/RFPs for tribes, corrections, and flex funds. No state-level sub-awards or recipient-specific funding lines are listed yet; all RHTP sub-awards are pending competitive application and selection.
Improve rural health outcomes through transformation grants
Strengthen rural health workforce recruitment and retention
Modernize rural health technology infrastructure
Nevada was awarded $179.9 million for RHT implementation in FY 2026, pending CMS budget approval. The funding is distributed among several major initiatives focusing on chronic disease, behavioral health, rural veteran/tribal populations, workforce and infrastructure, and technology innovation. Applications for sub-awards will open in March 2026 through RFAs and RFPs.
Public meeting notice for Nevada's Rural Health Transformation Steering Committee scheduled for June 9, 2026. The agenda includes fiscal and program updates, discussions on RFA process improvements, and future planning steps for the RHT program in 2026 and 2027. Key contacts: Stacie Weeks; Joe Lombardo; Malinda Southard, DC, CPM; Amber Donnelli RHTP@nvha.nv.gov
Event schedule:
- Public Meeting - June 9, 2026 - 1:00 PM PT - Nevada Health Authority Reno Office Large Conference Room, 9850 Double R Blvd, Ste 200, Reno, NV 89521 and Microsoft TEAMS virtual option
Contacts
Stacie Weeks - Director - Nevada
Joe Lombardo - Governor - Nevada
Malinda Southard, DC, CPM - Deputy Director - Nevada
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Stacie Weeks - Director - Nevada
Joe Lombardo - Governor - Nevada
Malinda Southard, DC, CPM - Deputy Director - Nevada
<RHTP@nvha.nv.gov> - Rural Health Transformation Project Team - Nevada
Core Initiatives
Advance interoperability and data sharing in rural health care
Expand telehealth and provider-ready technology
Sustain and extend rural health workforce capacity
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Advance interoperability and data sharing in rural health care
Expand telehealth and provider-ready technology
Sustain and extend rural health workforce capacity
Support practical, provider-led technology adoption
Conduct a statewide assessment of rural health needs and establish Coordinated Regional Integrated Systems in Mississippi.
Build a statewide network of rural healthcare hubs to expand access and improve healthcare outcomes in Missouri.
Strengthen healthcare workforce, secure financial solvency for rural providers, and embed prevention and community health at the center of care in Montana.
Focus on food-as-medicine programs, workforce development, technology initiatives, and right-sizing the healthcare system in Nebraska.
Make Rural Nevada Healthy Again by implementing value-based care models and strengthen rural health systems through investments in technology and workforce programs.
Improve access to primary and preventative care, chronic disease management, maternal health care, behavioral health services, and oral health care in New Hampshire.
Improve healthcare availability and responsiveness to community input by investing in provider expansion and technology in New Jersey.
Transform healthcare access and quality in rural New Mexico through specialty care expansion, chronic disease management, and workforce strengthening.
Improve health outcomes through preventive care, partnership networks, and workforce development in New York.
Catalyze innovative care models, transform the rural care experience, and create a sustainable rural healthcare delivery system via community networks in North Carolina.
Rebuild and retain rural health workforce through residencies, technology tools, and health improvement initiatives in North Dakota.
Improve access to care through clinically integrated networks (CINs), community-based clinics in K-12 schools and college campuses
Improve health outcomes through expansions of behavioral health services
Improve chronic disease health outcomes such as reduced A1C and increased levels of hypertension management
Expand technology to build remote monitoring and telehealth, expand electronic medical record (EMR) usage
Build a future where every community has access to high-quality, locally grounded care connected through technology and regional collaboration
Reduce preventable hospitalizations and emergency department visits
Build a resilient, digitally connected, community-anchored provider network
Design data-driven solutions tailored to unique needs of rural residents
Advance whole-person health through connected care technologies and coordinated pathways for behavioral health, chronic disease, maternal health, and social needs
Promote sustainable access by focusing on integration and comprehensive delivery of services leveraging technology and workforce support
Increase healthcare access and quality for improved chronic disease management and health outcomes
Increase healthcare workforce pipeline capacity
Reduce health disparities in rural communities, including maternal health deserts and behavioral health challenges
Expand access to telehealth and digital health literacy
Support rural providers with technology upgrades and digital health infrastructure
Make rural communities healthy through nutrition, wellness, and preventative care initiatives
Strengthen rural health systems through workforce development and sustainable care models
Empower rural patients via technology, integrated care, and community wellness centers
Deploy technology and data-driven solutions to empower rural communities and improve connectivity
Modernize rural health infrastructure
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Improve access to rural health care
Enhance health outcomes in rural areas
Modernize rural health infrastructure
Strengthen rural health workforce
Improve rural health outcomes
Support rural healthcare infrastructure
Enhance workforce recruitment and retention
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Improve rural health outcomes
Support rural healthcare infrastructure
Enhance workforce recruitment and retention
Expand health information technology
Nevada is seeking $180 million in federal RHTP funds through a comprehensive transformation plan targeting rural and frontier health system improvements from 2026 to 2031. Key strategies focus on workforce expansion, modernization of health technology, innovative care delivery models, and stabilization of rural hospital finances. The application includes clearly defined objectives and performance measures to support quality, access, infrastructure, and population health for rural Nevadans.
State Legislative Subgroup Approval Meeting - 2025-12
Federal RHT Funds Available - 2026-01
Core Initiatives
Make rural Nevada healthy again.
Strengthen Nevada’s rural health systems.
Expand the network of rural Nevada providers.
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Make rural Nevada healthy again.
Strengthen Nevada’s rural health systems.
Expand the network of rural Nevada providers.
Address service and infrastructure gaps with innovative technology.
Sustainable Access
Workforce Development
Increase telehealth service utilization in rural Nevada by 25% by FY 2031
Increase rural provider participation in the CMS Health Technology Ecosystem by 25% by FY 2031
Implement new cybersecurity software/technology in at least one hospital or provider clinic per rural region by FY 2030
Award at least one AI health tool grant per rural region per fiscal year starting FY 2027
Make rural Nevada healthy again by reducing death rates from heart disease, improving prenatal/postpartum care, mental health treatment, and reducing suicide rates
Strengthen rural health systems through increased regional purchasing/sharing, transport access, modern healthcare infrastructure, mobile care units, and financial sustainability
Build a more robust rural network provider workforce by increasing the number of primary care physicians in rural/frontier counties by at least 25% by FY 2030
Increase the number of nurses (RNs and APNs) in rural and frontier Nevada by at least 25 percent by FY 2031
Increase the number of physician assistants in rural and frontier Nevada by at least 25 percent by FY 2031
Increase the number of behavioral health providers in rural Nevada by at least 15 percent by FY 2031
Fill gaps with innovative tech solutions in rural Nevada
Increase telehealth service utilization for rural Nevadans by at least 25 percent by FY 2031
Increase rural provider participation in the CMS Health Technology Ecosystem by 25 percent by FY 2031
Implement new cybersecurity software/technology in rural hospitals or provider clinics by FY 2030
Award at least one AI health tool grant per rural region per FY starting FY2027
Transform the RHT Program into a durable, self-sustaining framework for rural health beyond FY2031
Sustain value-based payment models through state contracts
Improve access to chronic disease prevention and management tools
Increase access to qualified providers through workforce recruitment and residency programs
Modernize infrastructure and upgrade health data systems
Expand access to telehealth and remote/hybrid care models
Establish a Technical Assistance Center for rural health systems
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Core Initiatives
Support the successful implementation and fiscal management of Nevada's Rural Health Transformation (RHT) projects by providing clear budgeting standards.
Align program expenditures with project goals, objectives, and activities.