Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services announces availability of up to $25 million in Rural Health Transformation Program payments aimed at stabilizing and enhancing rural health care access. Payments support six key initiatives including aging and access, behavioral health, EMS, maternal health, technology, and workforce. Each qualified entity may receive up to $1 million, with regional limits initially applied. Event schedule: - Eligibility certifications acceptance begins - 05/01/2026 - Eligibility certifications acceptance ends / region limit lifted - 06/01/2026

Pennsylvania has received $193 million in federal funding for the first year of its Rural Health Transformation Plan. The funding will support regional care collaboratives, rapid access stabilization grants, and targeted initiatives encompassing technology, workforce, maternal health, behavioral health, aging, and EMS services. The Commonwealth’s approach is grounded in stakeholder input and aims to create sustainable improvements in rural health access and outcomes. Key contacts: Ali Fogarty ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov; Brandon Cwalina ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov Event schedule: - Press announcement - December 30, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA

This is an application and eligibility certification for the initial round of Pennsylvania RHTP Technology and Infrastructure funding, with a funding cap of $25,000,000. Payments are for onboarding rural providers to state-certified HIOs and implementing Certified EHR Technology, with maximum per-site awards by provider type and activity. Applications are accepted by electronic submission and payments are authorized as completed applications are received. Key contacts: RA-HHRRLHLTHTRNSPLAN@pa.gov Event schedule: - Questions Due - 07/17/2026 - 11:59 PM ET - RA-HHRRLHLTHTRNSPLAN@pa.gov - Application Period Opens - 07/27/2026 - 8:00 AM ET - Online form/email - Application Period Closes - 08/14/2026 - 11:59 PM ET - Online form/email

This document provides instructions for preparing the project budget narrative as part of the Rural Health Transformation Plan. It details how to justify expenses, link them to project activities, and ensure consistency with the budget worksheet. Event schedule: - All expenses must be incurred by , 2027. - June 30 - Entity Name: _________________________Total Funding Requested: _________________________

Pennsylvania's RHTP strategy leverages statewide vision and regional implementation to transform rural health systems through workforce investments, digital and AI-driven infrastructure, quality and access improvements, and new collaborative care models. Specific initiatives target maternal health, EMS, behavioral health, data interoperability, and long-term sustainability. The program aims to strengthen service delivery, workforce resilience, clinical outcomes, and care access for the third-largest rural population in the US. Event schedule: - Project Narrative Revision Date - 02/04/2026 - Overall Implementation Timeline - FY26-FY31

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Alabama proposes a comprehensive suite of 11 initiatives for rural health transformation, emphasizing digital maternity care, cancer prevention, behavioral health integration, and workforce pipeline enhancement. The approach targets high maternal mortality, chronic disease, and the need for access and quality improvements across rural Alabama. By Year 5, aims to establish hubs for maternal, fetal, and cancer care, leveraging telehealth and technology.

This agenda outlines a rural health summit focused on Pennsylvania's rural health transformation efforts, featuring state and local leaders. Sessions include data review, keynote, panel discussions, and workgroup activities to support rural health planning. Event schedule: - NEPA Rural Health Summit - May 29, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - King’s College Sheehy-Farmer Building 3rd Floor

The document summarizes new research data on managed care and trends in projected and actual awards for the Rural Health Transformation Program in Pennsylvania. It references studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. No direct funding opportunity or recipient award information is included.

King’s College hosted the NEPA Rural Governor Shapiro Health Summit to foster dialogue among regional leaders and stakeholders about rural health challenges. The summit supports the ongoing Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Plan through community engagement. Key contacts: Debra Bogan; Valerie Arkoosh; Philip Jones; Teresa Lacey Event schedule: - NEPA Rural Health Townhall - 05/29/2026 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Community Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, King’s College, Wayne Memorial Community Center