Nevada

Nevada RHT Program advanced through closing multiple RFAs across workforce, health IT, tribal health, corrections, and Flex Funds. Over 100 applications were received for Flex Funds, with numerous rural hospitals, clinics, tribal, and EMS providers named as awarded recipients. Finalization of sub-awards is pending CMS approval, with BP1 awards targeted for completion by October 1, 2026. Key contacts: Jason Bleak; Dena Schmidt; Evan Hodges; Cassandra Kolvet Event schedule: - WRRAP RFA Listening Session - March 23, 2026 - Health IT Tools & Funcitionalities Workshop - April 27, 2026 - WRRAP Workforce RFA Workshop - June 4, 2026 - Flex Fund RFA Close - April 30, 2026

The Nevada Health Authority coordinated broad stakeholder engagement to design and prioritize initiatives for the RHTP. Focus was placed on avoiding funding cliffs and ensuring enduring improvements to rural health access and system quality. Nevada’s initiatives include Rural Health Outcomes Accelerator Program, Rural Health System Flex Fund, Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program, and Rural Health Innovation and Technology efforts.

Nevada received a $179.9 million federal award to launch its Rural Health Transformation Program. The state established a diverse Steering Committee to guide implementation and prioritize improved primary care, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, and expanded behavioral health in rural areas. Quarterly meetings will ensure transparency and ongoing community involvement. Key contacts: Director of Nevada Health Authority RHTP@nvha.nv.gov Event schedule: - RHTSC Quarterly Meeting - 06/09/2026 - PT - Nevada (location unspecified)

Nevada announced $36 million in initial Rural Health Transformation grants focusing on infrastructure and technology gaps in rural areas. This investment supports critical equipment, transportation, telehealth, and primary care to address rural health disparities. Key contacts: Chloe Chism nvhapio@nvha.nv.gov

The Nevada Health Authority administers RHTP, seeking applicants for multiple innovative projects to strengthen rural health. Funding opportunities focus on provider payments, technology adoption, systems improvement, workforce recruitment, and tribal health transformation. The program is supported via federal cooperative agreement in partnership with CMS.

Nevada Health Link awarded 2027 Broker Award funding to eight brokers and agents statewide to promote health insurance enrollment outreach and assistance. The initiative targets uninsured and underinsured Nevadans for marketplace coverage awareness and enrollment. The program funds statewide outreach; no rural hospital or rural Medicaid transformation is referenced. Key contacts: Katie Charleson kcharleson@exchange.nv.gov; Bridgette Menist bridgette@theabbiagency.com

Nevada's RHT Program engages a wide range of rural stakeholders, including EMS, tribal leadership, hospitals, primary care, and behavioral health professionals, to direct RHT funds toward access, sustainability, and workforce solutions. It features multiple initiative streams such as RHOAP, Flex Fund, WRRAP, and Innovation/Technology efforts. The program is closely aligned with the Governor's strategic plan and designed to prevent fiscal cliffs at the end of the federal grant period.

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.

This document lists funded projects under Nevada's Rural Health Transformation Program for Budget Period 1, detailing distributed equipment and facility upgrades across rural counties. It demonstrates investment in infrastructure and mobile health services to improve rural care capacity.

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 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.

The Nevada Health Authority administers the RHTP, offering funding opportunities and guidance for rural health initiatives. The program includes a steering committee and ongoing projects, with updates and events regularly announced to engage stakeholders. The timeline for 2026 has been updated with BP1 Funding details, and the program is actively hiring and expanding efforts. Key contacts: RHTP@nvha.nv.gov

Nevada received a federal award of $179,931,608 to implement its Rural Health Transformation Program beginning in late 2025 and continuing through 2026. The state has established a steering committee to oversee the implementation and ensure alignment with federal goals. Key contacts: RHTP@nvha.nv.gov Event schedule: - RHT Steering Committee membership recommendations submitted - January 30, 2026 - Nevada - RHT Steering Committee application period closed - January 19, 2026 - Nevada - Notice of Award received - December 29, 2025 - Nevada - Rural Health Transformation Program application submitted - November 3, 2025 - Nevada - NVHA began engagement following passage of H.R. 1 - July 30, 2025 - Nevada

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.