Program Overview
Washington is actively implementing the Rural Health Transformation Program, launching six major initiatives to advance rural hospital innovation, workforce development, care access, and community health. Current efforts emphasize system transformation with priorities shaped by stakeholder and tribal engagement, and explicit focus on behavioral health and technology. The first performance period begins December 2025, under a long-term strategy rather than short-term grantmaking. Current structured plan tracks 10 key initiatives and 7 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across Washington — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (39)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County | 2,287,171 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Pierce County | 930,319 | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Snohomish County | 844,430 | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| Spokane County | 549,056 | 11.7% | 7.3% |
| Clark County | 516,959 | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| Thurston County | 299,067 | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| Kitsap County | 277,881 | 8.2% | 5.4% |
| Yakima County | 257,152 | 15.5% | 11.7% |
| Whatcom County | 230,503 | 12.9% | 7.2% |
| Benton County | 212,905 | 11.0% | 8.2% |
| Skagit County | 131,328 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| Cowlitz County | 112,360 | 12.2% | 8.0% |
AI source: WA - 2018 - Washington Department Of Health And Human Services Section 438.6(c) DRAFT Preprint – 06/24/20 Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services STATE: CALIFORNIA (3 Of 6 Preprints) ________
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Washington was awarded over $181 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program on December 29, 2025, marking the official program launch. The state is now initiating procurement planning, stakeholder engagement, and advisory committee recruitment, with several RFPs to be issued in the coming months for six defined initiative areas starting in 2025. No sub-state procurements have yet been launched, but the program has transitioned from planning to official launch.
Washington’s RHTP strategy drives statewide rural health transformation by investing in rural hospital infrastructure, integrated provider networks, workforce programs, advanced technology, and targeted tribal health supports. The state’s structured, multi-year plan emphasizes sustainable system reforms, technology-enabled care, behavioral health expansion, and stakeholder engagement with dedicated tribal funding. All initiatives are aligned with federal RHTP requirements and leverage cross-agency and community collaboration.
Model
Multi-sector, integrated delivery system transformation centered on hospital innovation, collaborative rural health networks, technology modernization, workforce expansion, value-based models, and a 10% tribal funding set-aside.
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Timeline: Application submitted fall 2025; federal funding available annually through 2026–2030; implementation begins late 2025 with annual reporting and initiative phases; 10% of funds reserved for Tribal investments throughout the period.
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| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2030 | Washington Tribes and Indian Health Care Providers 10% of the total Rural Health Transformation award will go directly to tribes and IHCPs for strengthening rural healthcare and investments in maternal health. | $30.2M | Population Health |
Washington State plans to apply for the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program funding beginning fiscal year 2026. The document outlines tribal engagement and priority areas including workforce, technology, hospital support, and tribal set asides.
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Core Initiatives
Washington is planning its application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, potentially securing $100 million annually. The plan prioritizes technology-enabled care, workforce investment, chronic disease management, prevention, and infrastructure. Key partners include state agencies and tribal consultation, with public input and provider engagement underway.
Washington is preparing its application for a projected $100 million annual RHTP allocation. Stakeholder input has centered on rural hospitals, workforce, technology, prevention, and behavioral health. Application priorities include workforce and technology investments, supporting tribal health, and expanding access to essential services.
This compendium summarizes FY26 Rural Health Transformation Program applications from multiple states, each addressing rural health access, workforce, infrastructure, and innovation. Major funding requests and initiatives cover obstetric and maternal health, digital expansion, telehealth, prevention, value-based care, and hospital stabilization. Specific program or award recipient details are not provided—this is a federal-level executive summary.
Core Initiatives
This 2024 report identifies critical gaps in Washington State's mobile crisis response system for older adults, emphasizing fragmentation, workforce shortages, and accessibility challenges. It recommends improved funding, cross-sector collaboration, workforce development, enhanced facility capability, and prioritizing equity across underserved communities.
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The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, allocates $10 billion annually to states for rural health system transformation from 2026–2030. Washington must submit a state plan to access funds, with major priorities in rural health access, workforce, quality, partnerships, and financial stability. Large potential losses in Medicaid/ACA coverage could impact hundreds of thousands of rural WA residents along with critical access and rural hospital viability.
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Washington was awarded over $181 million for Budget Period 1 of the Rural Health Transformation Program, launching six major initiatives to strengthen rural hospital innovation, workforce, care access, and community health. Priorities were informed by extensive stakeholder engagement with explicit attention to Tribal health, behavioral health, and technological transformation. The RHTP aims for long-term, statewide system transformation, not just short-term grants. Key contacts: RHT Program Inbox Event schedule: - Application deadline: RHT Advisory Committee - 04/24/2026 - HCA RHT Webpage - Washington RHT Program Webinar #2 - September 16, 2026 - 1:00 PM PT - Teams meeting (online) - Budget Period 1 Performance Start - 12/29/2025
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