Two important Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) events are scheduled for May 26, including a “How to Prepare for this Grant” webinar from 12:00–1:00 pm and an RHTP Advisory Committee meeting from 4:00–5:00 pm. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to register for the webinar in advance. The state also noted that Request for Application (RFA) materials are currently in development, with additional webinars planned to address vendor partnerships and provide guidance on completing future RFA submissions.

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

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing has scheduled two upcoming webinars for RHTP stakeholders. An Allowable/Non-Allowable Expenses webinar will be held on May 19 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, covering essential budget-planning information for RHTP applicants, with a 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A. A second webinar on How to Prepare for this Grant is scheduled for May 26 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, designed to help stakeholders prepare for the Request for Application (RFA) release. 

The state published key planning documents, including an Eligible Rural Health Providers and Partners list updated in April 2026, and maintains a Vendor Interest Form for potential partners. Future webinar topics on vendor partnerships and RFA completion are planned with dates to be announced. 

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

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.