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Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

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.

Schedule a Session

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

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Ohio

The Senate Health Committee met on February 18 and heard proponent testimony on SB 230, legislation that would allow pharmacists to test and treat patients with common illnesses. NACDS attended the hearing, submitted written testimony and helped coordinate testimony with members and in-state partners. The bill is necessary for the state to move forward with the pharmacy initiatives in its Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) plan. We expect the bill to advance this spring. Senate Health Committee Chair Steve Huffman (R) recently authored a Columbus Dispatch column highlighting the importance of passing legislation related to the RHTP.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2026-02-20T08:38:08-05:00February 20, 2026|Ohio, RH|

Alaska

Alaska: RHTP Funding Application Webinar Recap: This session focused on the state’s approach to implementing the RHTP Funding Application Process. The Alaska RHTP Funding Application Process Recap provides a thorough review of the webinar.

Some Key Highlights from the Webinar include:

  • Alaska Community Foundation will administer grants to community partners
  • The portal for Registration & Letter of Interest (LOI) will be open February 17 – March 11
  • Registration Questions include:
    • Project title
    • Organizational contact information
    • Organization’s total operating budget
    • Organization’s Service Area (from drop-down list)
    • Organization Type (from drop-down list)
    • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    • Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
  • LOI Components include:
    • The problem or opportunity you hope to address
    • Alignment to the Alaska RHTP Initiatives
    • Sense of readiness, timing and resources needed
    • Potential partner

Webinar Resources

For more information on Alaska’s RHTP, please visit:

Rural Health Transformation Program | State of Alaska | Department of Health

or email the following:

Program Questions: RHTP@alaska.gov

Portal Questions: RHTP@alaskacf.org

NACDS has launched a biweekly Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Workgroup Meeting Series to support member engagement and strategic participation as states advance program implementation.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-02-20T08:49:41-05:00February 12, 2026|Alaska|
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