Program Overview
Authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Ohio plans to apply for RHT funding to address federal strategic goals. The program is administered by CMS and will manage funds to support rural health improvements. The program targets specific rural counties for focused interventions.
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County-level estimates averaged across Ohio — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (88)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 1,333,048 | 14.7% | 10.5% |
| Cuyahoga County | 1,245,873 | 16.1% | 11.7% |
| Hamilton County | 830,774 | 15.0% | 10.3% |
| Summit County | 537,864 | 12.8% | 9.0% |
| Montgomery County | 536,096 | 15.0% | 10.5% |
| Lucas County | 428,018 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Butler County | 392,876 | 11.8% | 7.7% |
| Stark County | 373,713 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Lorain County | 317,129 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Warren County | 250,008 | 6.0% | 4.4% |
| Lake County | 232,216 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Delaware County | 226,834 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
AI source: OH - 2026 - DOH59679 RHTP CHW Training & TA – Bidders Conference Slides
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OH - 2026 - CMS RHTP 50-State Spotlight (FY2026) — Ohio
2,135,299 rural residents
Ohio has completed cross-sector stakeholder engagement and developed a comprehensive rural health transformation plan. The state has officially submitted its application for RHTP funding to CMS but has not yet received an award or begun implementation activities. Most recent summaries confirm the state remains in the planning phase pending federal funding decisions. State opportunities: 3 active (3 open), $202.0M listed funding. Key opportunities: Healthier Ohio Initiatives - Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease - Track One; OH - 2026 - RHTP Solicitation Invitations | Ohio Department of Health; OH - RHTP Application Preparation Resources. Strategy alignment: emphasizes prevention implementation priorities.
Building on existing state investments, Ohio aims to improve rural health by enhancing infrastructure, workforce development, and innovative service delivery models.
Model
Rural Healthcare Workforce Pipeline and Rural Patient Health Innovation Hubs
Key Initiatives
Chronic disease and access to specialty care: Rural Ohioans face higher rates of chronic disease, lower access to specialty care, and worse outcomes due to geographic barriers to preventative and early intervention services. (Regions: Rural Ohio)
Ohio is launching an RHT-funded Community Health Worker Training and Technical Assistance project to strengthen rural workforce capacity. The program will contract with a vendor to deliver virtual and in-person training, create a Community of Practice, and support professional development for CHWs across 73 non-urban counties. Funding is up to $750,000 per contract period, with strict administrative cost limits and emphasis on reporting and outcomes. Key contacts: Ava Johnson Event schedule: - Inquiry Begin - 04/10/2026 - Inquiry End - 06/08/2026 - 3:00 PM - Solicitation End - 06/15/2026 - 3:00 PM - Notice of Award - Contract Start - 07/01/2026 - Contract End (first period) - 06/30/2027
This RFP funds the development and delivery of specialized training and technical assistance to prepare Ohio’s rural Community Health Worker workforce for meeting the unique needs of local communities. Training priorities include care for aging, Amish, IDD, and agricultural populations, chronic disease management, health IT and self-monitoring skills, outreach with schools and health systems, and ongoing evaluation to align with Rural Health Transformation Program federal goals. The contractor will build a statewide Community of Practice for rural CHWs and support continuous program improvement. Event schedule: - Solicitation Posting Date - Round 1 - 04/10/2026 - Solicitation Posting Date - Round 2 - 05/11/2026 - Bidder's Conference - 04/20/2026 - 1:00 PM - Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: 59679 Bidder's Conference Meeting Link - Inquiry End Date - 06/08/2026 - 3:00 PM - Application Submission Deadline - 06/15/2026 - 3:00 PM - Ohio Buys - Project (Contract) Start Date - 07/01/2026 - Project End Date - 06/30/2027
Ohio Department of Health
Due Mar 10, 2026
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OH - 2026 - RHTP Solicitation Invitations
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OH - 2026 - RHTP Solicitation Invitations
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OH - 2027 - DOH 59808- RHTP- Healthier Ohio Initiatives -Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease- Track One
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OH - 2026 - DOH59715 RHTP Rural Health Workforce Pipeline; Pathways Upskilling and Retention RFP Round 2
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OH - 2026 - DOH59715 RHTP Rural Health Workforce Pipeline – Counties of Focus Map
OH - 2026 - DOH59715 RHTP Rural Health Workforce Pipeline – Bidders Conference
OH - 2026 - DOH59715 RHTP Rural Health Workforce Pipeline – Cost Proposal Form
OH - 2026 - ODH Proposal Terms and Conditions
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is soliciting applications for the Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Initiative, a state program supported by CMS funding to improve rural pharmacy practice, workforce, and patient outcomes across 73 rural Ohio counties. Funding is up to $2 million per contract period and will support policy, systems, and training. The initiative aligns with major federal RHTP goals including care quality, workforce, financial solvency, and health technology. Key contacts: Bobbi Krabill Event schedule: - Inquiry Begin - 01/07/2026 - Inquiry End - 02/25/2026 - 3:00 PM - Solicitation End - 03/11/2026 - 3:00 PM - Application Due - 03/01/2026 - 3:00 PM - Contract Start - 04/01/2026 - Contract End - 06/30/2027 - Notice of Award
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Core Initiatives
Ohio is launching an RHT-funded Community Health Worker Training and Technical Assistance project to strengthen rural workforce capacity. The program will contract with a vendor to deliver virtual and in-person training, create a Community of Practice, and support professional development for CHWs across 73 non-urban counties. Funding is up to $750,000 per contract period, with strict administrative cost limits and emphasis on reporting and outcomes. Key contacts: Ava Johnson Event schedule: - Inquiry Begin - 04/10/2026 - Inquiry End - 06/08/2026 - 3:00 PM - Solicitation End - 06/15/2026 - 3:00 PM - Notice of Award - Contract Start - 07/01/2026 - Contract End (first period) - 06/30/2027
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Core Initiatives
This is a Request for Proposals for the development and delivery of Community Health Worker training and technical assistance specifically targeting rural Ohio. The anticipated total award for the initial contract term is $750,000 for SFY27, with possible renewals through 2031. The project prioritizes rural workforce capacity-building and emphasizes partnerships with rural-based organizations. Event schedule: - Solicitation Opens - 05/11/2026 - 12:00 AM ET - OhioBuys Portal - Deadline to Submit Proposals - 06/15/2026 - 3:00 PM ET - OhioBuys Portal
This document provides solicitation invitations for multiple Rural Health Transformation Program opportunities in Ohio for fiscal year 2026. It lists upcoming RFPs and bidders conferences across workforce development, pharmacy initiatives, community health worker training, and chronic disease prevention. Event schedule: - Bidders Conference for Rural Health Workforce Pipeline; Pathways Upskilling and Retention - 1/13/2026 - 1:30 p.m. ET - see RFP page for meeting link - Bidders Conference for Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Initiative - 1/20/2026 - 11:00 a.m. ET - see RFP page for meeting link - Bidders Conference for Rural Health Workforce Pipeline; Pathways Upskilling and Retention - Round 2 - 1/13/2026 - 1:30 p.m. ET - see RFP page for meeting link - Bidders Conference for Community Health Worker Training and Technical Assistance - 4/20/2026 - 1:00 p.m. ET - see RFP page for meeting link - Bidders Conference for Healthier Ohio Initiatives - Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease- Track One - 4/21/2026 - 1:00 p.m. ET - see RFP page for meeting link
This document identifies counties of focus for the Ohio Rural Health Transformation Program. It serves as a brief informative release about program geography.
Document lists the specific counties in Ohio identified as the focus areas for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Summarizes FY26 RHTP state plan proposals for 16 states, representing over $3.5 billion in awards. States target maternal/infant health, chronic illness, behavioral health, digital innovation, and workforce shortages. Most states deploy multifaceted models, telehealth, and coordinated service networks with state-level and local implementation.
This is Ohio's multi-year plan for the Rural Health Transformation Program, focused on improving access, outcomes, and sustainability for rural hospitals and Medicaid beneficiaries. The plan proposes clinically integrated networks, school-based health, expanded EMS and pharmacy services, workforces pipelines, and value-based Medicaid reforms. Priorities include addressing chronic disease, maternal/infant mortality, behavioral health, and persistent rural disparities in provider supply and health outcomes.
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This is Ohio's official application for the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program, outlining comprehensive statewide strategies to improve rural health. The proposal includes expanding school-based health centers, investing in workforce development, telehealth, EMS upgrades, integrated care, and social determinants like nutrition and physical fitness. Key priorities focus on chronic disease, infant mortality, vision care, technology adoption, and improved local capacity.
This document provides a map of counties of focus for Ohio's Rural Health Transformation Program. It serves as a geographical reference for program implementation targeting rural counties.
This document listing references multiple Rural Health Transformation Program resources and narratives related to Ohio's RHTP efforts, but does not state award details or funding amounts.
This document is an Ohio Department of Health webpage providing a sign-up form for the Rural Health Transformation Project listserv to receive updates and solicitations related to RHTP.
OH RHTP site updated — 1 new doc(s)
OH - 2026 - RHTP Solicitation Invitations
OH - 2026 - Ohio RHT Counties of Focus map | Ohio Department of Health
OH - 2026 - Ohio’s RHTP Proposal | Ohio Department of Health
OH - 2026 - Solicitation Reference Documents | Ohio Department of Health
Documents predating or adjacent to the RHTP program — useful background, excluded from main activity feed.
OH - 2026 - DOH59679 RHTP CHW Training & TA – Terms and Conditions
2025 · PDF
This RFP funds the development and delivery of specialized training and technical assistance to prepare Ohio’s rural Community Health Worker workforce for meeting the unique needs of local communities. Training priorities include care for aging, Amish, IDD, and agricultural populations, chronic disease management, health IT and self-monitoring skills, outreach with schools and health systems, and ongoing evaluation to align with Rural Health Transformation Program federal goals. The contractor will build a statewide Community of Practice for rural CHWs and support continuous program improvement. Event schedule: - Solicitation Posting Date - Round 1 - 04/10/2026 - Solicitation Posting Date - Round 2 - 05/11/2026 - Bidder's Conference - 04/20/2026 - 1:00 PM - Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: 59679 Bidder's Conference Meeting Link - Inquiry End Date - 06/08/2026 - 3:00 PM - Application Submission Deadline - 06/15/2026 - 3:00 PM - Ohio Buys - Project (Contract) Start Date - 07/01/2026 - Project End Date - 06/30/2027
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This announcement provides a listing of Rural Health Transformation Program solicitations available in Ohio for 2026, including workforce pipeline, pharmacy initiatives, and community health worker training opportunities. Multiple bidding conferences are scheduled to support prospective applicants. Event schedule: - Bidders Conference for Rural Health Workforce Pipeline; Pathways Upskilling and Retention - 1/13/2026 - 1:30 p.m. - Bidders Conference for Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Initiative - 1/20/2026 - 11:00 a.m. - Bidders Conference for Rural Health Workforce Pipeline; Pathways Upskilling and Retention - Round 2 - 1/13/2026 - 1:30 p.m. - Bidders Conference for Community Health Worker Training and Technical Assistance - 4/20/2026 - 1:00 p.m. - Bidders Conference for Healthier Ohio Initiatives - Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease - Track One - 4/21/2026 - 1:00 p.m.
Ohio will invest in school-based health centers, expand the OhioSEE child vision care program, and extend evidence-based home visiting models to reduce infant mortality. The program includes developing a Rural Healthcare Workforce Pipeline and launching Rural Patient Health Innovation Hubs. The Ohio Department of Health leads the program and collaborates with federal partners. Event schedule: - , 2025 - December 29 - (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen health care across Ohio's rural communities.
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