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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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Alaska

The Rural Health Transformation Program Year 2 Fall 2026 funding cycle application opened on September 30. Applications for planning and implementation projects will be accepted through October 28 at 11:59 pm Alaska time. Information about the fall 2026 funding cycle, including application materials, updated applicant guidance and other resources, is available online.

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

2026-10-02T15:17:03-04:00October 2, 2026|Alaska|

New Hampshire

Medicaid is seeking qualified vendors working with state-licensed clinical pharmacists and primary care teams to conduct comprehensive medication reviews and improve care coordination. The initiative aims to reduce medication-related risks associated with polypharmacy, overprescribing, behavioral health medications and opioids. See RFP-2027-DMS-01-MEDIC: Medicaid Medication Risk Reduction Initiative | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services for more information.

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

2026-10-02T15:16:40-04:00October 2, 2026|New Hampshire|

Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania released a new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Resource Guide, which consolidates key Pennsylvania and federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) resources and links in one location. The guide is intended to help stakeholders access information and resources related to RHTP implementation more easily. View the Pennsylvania RHTP Resource Guide for more information.

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

2026-10-02T15:16:09-04:00October 2, 2026|Pennsylvania|

Iowa

The Department of Health and Human Services released a new funding opportunity under the Healthy Hometowns Rural Health Transformation Program to establish Cardiovascular Health Hub and Spoke Networks. Through RFP# COMPADM26007, the state is seeking qualified applicants to develop networks that expand access to high-quality cardiovascular care for rural residents. The initiative will support cardiovascular diagnostics, interventional procedures, disease management, rehabilitation, tele-cardiology and chronic disease prevention and management.

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

2026-09-25T12:51:07-04:00September 25, 2026|Iowa|

Mississippi

The state’s Rural Health Transformation Program has launched a Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Stakeholder Survey to gather feedback on opportunities to make health information exchange safer, faster and more useful for Mississippians. Stakeholders are encouraged to complete a private, confidential, independently administered survey and provide input that will help inform the state’s health information exchange efforts. The survey deadline is October 31.

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

2026-09-25T12:50:34-04:00September 25, 2026|Mississippi|

South Carolina

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input to help guide future funding decisions for the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The survey is intended for health care providers, health care professionals, residents and others with experience or interest in rural health in the state. The survey closes October 2. 

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

2026-09-25T12:49:41-04:00September 25, 2026|South Carolina|

Alaska

Join the Alaska Department of Health on September 23 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Dena'ina Center, Anchorage (in-person or virtual), for a day dedicated to connecting Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) applicants and preparing for the Year 2 funding cycle: Register for the Alaska RHTP Applicant Convening: Celebrating Year 1, Looking Ahead to Year 2 

The next Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for September 23 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am: Register for the September 23 RHTP Advisory Council meeting. The recording, agenda and meeting materials will be available on the RHTP Advisory Council web page. 

On September 11, the Department of Health hosted a public webinar that focused on reflections from the Year 1 funding cycle and provided a high-level overview of the approach for the upcoming Year 2 funding cycle. Watch the recording of the RHTP Funding Cycle Updates meeting 

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

2026-09-18T11:17:31-04:00September 18, 2026|Alaska|

South Carolina

The Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) announced 228 projects totaling approximately $167.3 million in Year One Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) awards. The agency selected awards from 712 applications and supported projects across four state initiatives: Connections to Care, Leveling Up, Wellness Within Reach and Shoring Up to Sustainability. 

Funding includes about $58.4 million for remote patient monitoring and health IT modernization; $6.8 million to expand chronic disease programs; $23.1 million to expand community care sites and mobile crisis response; and $79 million for facility enhancements, healthcare workforce initiatives and training. 

Review the details: 

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

2026-09-18T11:16:07-04:00September 18, 2026|South Carolina|
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