Michael Silber – Rural Health

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.

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

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Alaska

The Department of Health launched its RHTP Impacts Learning Collaborative Webinar Series, a structured engagement initiative covering six key program areas. The first Letter of Interest (LOI) registration period closed on March 11 with nearly 1,800 submissions now entering review by the Alaska Community Foundation. Organizations that submitted LOIs will receive notifications as submissions are processed, with additional LOI opportunities to be announced throughout the program’s lifecycle. The department posted information about the RHTP Advisory Council, including its charter document detailing the Council’s purpose, structure and stakeholder guidance role for program implementation.

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

Michael Silber2026-04-03T09:22:59-04:00April 3, 2026|Alaska|

Arizona

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) announced the launch of the official Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) website, a central hub for the state’s historic $167 million annual investment to expand and strengthen healthcare across rural Arizona. The new website provides transparent, up-to-date information on the program’s four investment areas – rural health workforce development, priority health initiatives, expanding access to care and strengthening rural health systems – and serves as the primary portal for upcoming grant opportunities beginning Spring 2026. 

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

Michael Silber2026-04-03T09:22:33-04:00April 3, 2026|Arizona|

Colorado

The Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Committee met on April 2. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is developing Request for Application (RFA) materials and continuing to assemble RHTP committees, with details on committee structure, membership and meeting schedules to be shared as they become available.

Colorado received just over $200 million in first-year RHTP funding. The state's permissible uses include consumer tech solutions for significant IT advances designed to improve efficiency and cybersecurity, as well as workforce development initiatives requiring minimum five-year rural service commitments. The department has published eligible rural health providers and partners documentation and maintains a newsletter subscription for ongoing program updates.

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

Michael Silber2026-04-03T09:22:07-04:00April 3, 2026|Colorado|

Connecticut

Prospective vendors and partners interested in subrecipient funding opportunities are advised to monitor the Department of Social Services Rural Health Program webpage regularly along with standard state procurement channels, as funding will be restricted to federally approved projects outlined in the state's application. The Department of Social Services continues to provide stakeholder engagement opportunities throughout implementation and encourages feedback through RHTP-Questions@ct.gov.

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

Michael Silber2026-04-03T09:21:40-04:00April 3, 2026|Connecticut|

Minnesota

The Department of Health’s (MDH) Office of Rural Health and Primary Care issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs): Health Information Technology Advisory Services for one or more vendors to provide professional technical advisory services related to a variety of health information technology purchases funded through its Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The vendor will play a critical role in advising MDH on appropriate health information technology (HIT) purchases on the part of RHTP subgrantees and how to create an effective monitoring program for oversight of these purchases. Subgrantees will include rural hospitals, rural clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers/community mental health centers, rural Tribal nations and potentially other local organizations that participate in patient care and/or support patients’ health-related social needs. Responses are due no later than 12:00 pm on April 20.

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

Michael Silber2026-04-03T09:21:02-04:00April 3, 2026|Minnesota|

Montana

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking proposals for two distinct components of the state’s Rural Health Center of Excellence (CoE), as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The first request is for proposals to create the CoE; the second is for proposals to support facilities in implementing CoE recommendations. Interested organizations can find the procurement details on the Department of Administration website.

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

Michael Silber2026-04-03T09:19:39-04:00April 3, 2026|Montana|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applicants for an Ancillary Healthcare provider member on each of the six newly established Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Health Care Advisory Regions (HCARs) in the state.

Also in Nebraska, the DHHS aims to open Requests for Applications (RFAs) throughout the year, starting in March, with funding awards expected to begin in Spring 2026. Multiple RFAs are currently open with upcoming deadlines, including Regional Food Pantry Development (due April 8), Nebraska Kids Fitness & Nutrition (due April 3) and Rural Health Care Workforce Incentive & Sustainability with multiple deadline options (April 1, May 1 and June 1).

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

Michael Silber2026-04-03T09:19:13-04:00April 3, 2026|Nebraska|

Oregon

Oregon received its RHTP award of $197.3 million and has made the March 25 webinar recording and slide materials available to the public. The state is preparing updated FAQs based on questions submitted during and after the webinar, with updates to be shared through their newsletter and webpage. According to the timeline, Oregon will begin releasing Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) for approved RHTP initiatives during spring 2026, with response deadlines in early summer 2026.

Vendors interested in partnering with local entities can complete the Vendor Interest Form to be included in a publicly accessible directory for potential collaboration on Catalyst Award projects. Oregon's funding distribution includes three pathways: Catalyst Awards through competitive RFGPs across four initiatives, direct Immediate Impact Awards and Regional Sustainability Awards for rural health network development. Pharmacy-relevant opportunities may be available through the Technology & Data Modernization initiative and workforce development programs that include clinical support staff training.

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

Michael Silber2026-04-03T09:17:32-04:00April 3, 2026|Oregon|

Vermont

The state established a listserv for program updates and maintains a dedicated page for active Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). The program application materials, including narrative, summary and activity details, are available for public review on the state’s website. Interested stakeholders can submit questions via the program contact form or by emailing ahs.rht@vermont.gov for additional information.

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

Michael Silber2026-04-03T09:16:59-04:00April 3, 2026|Vermont|