The Department of Health opened applications for two new Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunities: the Capital Improvement Program and the Telehealth Infrastructure Program. These initiatives will support rural healthcare providers in modernizing facilities, upgrading technology infrastructure, expanding telehealth services and improving access to care in underserved communities. Additional information, including eligibility requirements and application materials, is available through the RHTP Funding Opportunities webpage. 

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

The Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program hosted a Rural Health Transformation Program Updates on June 4.  

Several stakeholder engagement surveys are currently active, including the Louisiana RHTP Food as Medicine Interest Survey, EPIC Interest Survey and EHR & Interoperability Planning Survey. The state also launched the Rural Tech Catalyst Fund as part of its technology innovation initiative. 

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

The state announced two upcoming key events for the RHTP program. The state will host a Rural Health Transformation Summit on June 11 with Vendor Registration and Save the Date Registration currently available. Additional RHTP Webinars are scheduled for May 21.  

The Department of Health is currently collecting stakeholder input through a Food as Medicine Interest Survey, which aligns with the program's food pharmacy initiatives under the Innovative Care component. 

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