Rural Health Transformation Program - Centralized Tool to Guide Interfacility Transfers

Summary

the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), funded by a USD 195 million, five-year CMS grant. The selected organization will conduct a feasibility assessment, expansion planning, and statewide implementation of care-coordination and capacity management systems. The project is aimed at improving rural health system operations, technology, and coordination so Vermonters receive appropriate and timely care cost-effectively.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include organizations with experience in health information technology, health system management, or care coordination, and proven capacity to handle statewide implementation efforts. Detailed requirements and demonstration of qualifications are outlined in RHT_AHSCO_0010_FY26.pdf.

Requirements Checklist

• Vermont has received a Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant of USD 195 million in Year One of a five-year opportunity. The purpose of the grant is to build stronger rural health networks, improve technology and shared operations, strengthen the rural health workforce and ultimately ensure that Vermonters receive the right care at the right time for an affordable cost. The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to provide funds to support a qualified organization to lead a comprehensive feasibility assessment, expansion planning process, and implementation effort to demonstrate how existing care coordination system capabilities can be extended to support a statewide interfacility transfer coordination and capacity management solution.

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