The application portal for THRIVE (Telehealth, Health‑Monitoring and Response Innovation for Vital Expansion) is now officially open. The THRIVE initiative is a core component of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program and is designed to strengthen rural healthcare delivery through expanded telehealth access, enhanced emergency response systems and innovative technology-enabled solutions. All applications must be submitted through the online portal no later than 12:00 pm (CT) on June 12.

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

The THRIVE (Telehealth, Health‑Monitoring and Response Innovation for Vital Expansion) application portal is now officially open. The THRIVE initiative is a core component of the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program and is designed to strengthen rural healthcare delivery by expanding telehealth access, enhancing emergency response systems and implementing innovative technology-enabled solutions. All applications must be submitted through the online portal by 12:00 pm (CT) on June 12.

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

Arkansas has released a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – Telehealth, Health-Monitoring, and Response Innovation for Vital Expansion (THRIVE) initiative. The program is designed to strengthen rural healthcare by expanding telehealth services and technology solutions that improve access to care, coordination and patient outcomes in underserved communities. 

Funding may support projects that: 

• Expand telehealth infrastructure and services 

• Improve healthcare access and efficiency through technology 

• Strengthen digital health capabilities in rural areas 

• Support innovative care delivery models 

• Equip EMS providers with telehealth-enabled tools to improve patient assessment and care coordination 

Key Details 

• Application Period: May 11 – June 12 

• Eligible Applicants: Rural hospitals, clinics, EMS providers, behavioral health providers, Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs) and nonprofit or public entities serving rural Arkansas 

• Available Funding: $55.65 million 

Additional information and application materials are available at: Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program. 

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

The state released the schedule for seven Rural Health Transformation (RHTP) Town Hall Meetings across the state. Dates, times and locations are listed in the link. Pre-registration is required, as space may be limited.

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