# OHCA HIE & EHR Assistance (Year 1 Application)

Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is accepting Year 1 applications for HIE and EHR assistance through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Eligible rural healthcare providers may seek support to participate in Oklahoma’s statewide Health Information Exchange and/or implement, replace, optimize, or expand certified EHR systems. Assistance may include subscriptions, infrastructure, technical support, data migration, education, and implementation readiness. Applications are due December 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST; submission does not guarantee funding or approval.

## Key facts

- Status: Open
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Oklahoma State Department of Health / OHCA (Oklahoma)
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Application due: 2027-01-01
- Funding: $16.0M
- Eligible applicants: Healthcare Provider, Rural Hospital, Rural Clinic
- How to apply: Apply through the official Oklahoma EHR application page: https://aem-prod.oklahoma.gov/ohca/okshine/rhtp.html
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://oklahoma.gov/rhtp/rhtp-funding.html

## Eligibility

Eligible entities are rural healthcare providers located in Oklahoma. Full eligibility criteria should be confirmed from the application materials and official guidance published by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and OHCA.

## Requirements

Applicants must be rural healthcare providers in Oklahoma seeking to participate in the Health Information Exchange and/or adopt, upgrade, or expand a certified EHR system. Applicants should use the official application portal and supply necessary supporting documentation as required in the instructions. Program maintains a five-year performance window, with subsidies covering connection fees, infrastructure, technical assistance, and education; all supported by CMS. Exact requirements should be verified in the application form and FAQs.

## Required attachments

- Completed Application Form
- Proof of Eligibility
- Description of EHR System and/or HIE Participation Plan

## Application package and source documents

- [OK - 2026 - Connection Fee Application (Official Oklahoma EHR Expansion application page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/1c05de0d-f59a-419b-9d51-220379758146/file) (primary) — official: https://aem-prod.oklahoma.gov/ohca/okshine/rhtp.html
- [OK - 2026 - RHTP Funding (Official Oklahoma RHTP funding listing)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c2e70f89-ddd1-437b-9304-e1f565f21d9f/file) — official: https://oklahoma.gov/rhtp/rhtp-funding.html
- [OK - 2026 - Connection Fee Application Apply Now (OKSHINE RHTP page (HIE & EHR application, EHR vendor RFI))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0f880713-2aa5-4491-afe3-d57345c67f49/file) — official: https://oklahoma.gov/ohca/okshine/rhtp.html
- [OK - 2026 - OHCA Invites Rural Providers to Apply for Help Connecting to Statewide Health Data Network (Press release (Oct 30, 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e8fe8cd0-2237-47c1-88b1-cea7573b3736/file) — official: https://oklahoma.gov/ohca/about/newsroom/2026/october/ohca-invites-rural-providers-to-apply-for-help-connecting-to-statewide-health-data-network.html
- [OK - 2026 - Rural Health HIE & EHR Assistance Application (00cdad) (Application package - Application form (view copy))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/064331d5-e525-4045-adef-82f151a8cafd/file) — official: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okhca/ok-shine/docs/rhtp/RHTP%20Application%20View.pdf

More Oklahoma RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ok (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ok.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/ohca-hie-ehr-assistance-year-1-application--ef125da1a3 — data as of 2026-10-24.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.