NACDS is offering optional, one-on-one, state-specific support sessions to assist chain members with their Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) efforts. Sessions are available every Wednesday, with four 30-minute time slots focused on state-level RHTP pharmacy engagement opportunities.
Interested chain members may schedule a session.
The state's Rural Health Transformation Program released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for PACT (Promoting Access, Coordination, and Transformation) initiative. The program is designed to strengthen and modernize rural healthcare delivery through expanded access to care, improved care coordination, workforce development, clinically integrated networks and technology-enabled infrastructure.
The PACT initiative will support projects focused on:
- Expanding access to primary, specialty, preventive, behavioral health and emergency services in rural communities;
- Improving coordination among hospitals, clinics, EMS providers, pharmacies and community-based organizations;
- Strengthening trauma readiness and emergency response capabilities;
- Supporting clinically integrated networks (CINs) and shared data infrastructure;
- Enhancing workforce training and optimization; and
- Advancing telehealth, technology adoption and strategic facility investments.
The application period is open June 8 through July 10, with approximately $93.6 million available through the initiative.
Notably, pharmacies are specifically identified as eligible applicants, along with EMS providers, licensed healthcare practitioners, behavioral health providers, CINs and nonprofit or public entities serving rural Arkansas.
Additional information and application materials are available at www.arkansasrhtp.com, and questions may be submitted to Info@arkansasrhtp.com during the application period.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.