Arkansas

The University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions faculty received further support for rural health initiatives, reflecting ongoing efforts to advance rural health in Arkansas.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the opening of a portal for proposals under the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Arkansas received a $3 million state grant through RHTP to support the launch of a family medicine residency program targeting rural Delta counties. This philanthropic donation of $1.25 million complements the grant and aims to build a sustainable rural physician workforce.

The document announces a total of $87 million in RHTP funding awarded to 129 rural healthcare providers. No further detailed information on state-specific awards or program implementation is provided.

Arkansas submitted a letter of intent to apply for the CMS-RHT-26-001 funding opportunity. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration will serve as the designated agency for application submission. Key contacts: Jim Hudson Jim.Hudson@dfa.arkansas.gov

This application narrative requires organizations to detail their structure, leadership, Medicaid provider status, operational experience, populations served, services offered, and staffing. Special emphasis is placed on behavioral health transition services and community partnership networks.

This document outlines required attestation statements for organizations applying to a grant aimed at increasing services for Arkansas Medicaid members. Applicants must agree not to use funds for existing costs or Medicaid-reimbursable services and ensure compliance with reporting and grant requirements. Authorized signatories must provide a signed cover letter detailing their mission and grant objectives.

This guide provides Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program awardees with detailed documentation requirements and examples for expenditures across categories such as personnel, fringe, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual services, construction, training, other, and indirect costs. By organizing documentation guidance by expense type, the document aims to streamline compliance and support accurate reporting. Awardees are instructed to adhere to both federal regulations and program-specific policies.

This guidance requests applicants to describe sustainability plans for their supportive living programs beyond the grant period, particularly for staff, services, and partnerships, as well as handling construction cost overages.

Arkansas’s RHT Program addresses urgent rural health challenges including high rates of chronic disease, maternal mortality, and hospital closure risk. The plan utilizes evidence-based preventive interventions, modernizes technology infrastructure, expands telehealth and workforce, and launches community-driven initiatives such as the HEART and PACT programs. Over five years, Arkansas aims to reduce health disparities in rural regions, strengthen provider networks, and ensure sustainable access to care. Event schedule: - Version 6 document update - 03/31/2026 - Presidential Fitness Test implementation target - 12/31/2028 - Arkansas public schools - Pharmacist scope of practice legislative enactment target - 12/31/2027 - Arkansas State Legislature - HEART Initiative Stage 0 - FY26 Q1 - HEART Initiative Stage 1 - FY27 Q1 - HEART Initiative Stage 2 - FY28 Q3 - HEART Initiative Stage 3 - FY30 Q1 - HEART Initiative Stage 4 - FY31 Q1

This document details the distribution of approximately $54.7 million in combined federal and matching funds among various Arkansas rural health organizations and initiatives. The funds are split nearly equally between federal and match contributions across a wide array of health-related recipients.

This document presents a county-level visualization of RISE & HEART application impacts across Arkansas counties, indicating counts ranging from 10 to 18 applications per county. It reflects geographic distribution but does not provide specific award or program details.

This FAQ provides detailed procurement and reimbursement guidance for AR RHTP subrecipients. It outlines federal and state procurement standards, thresholds, documentation requirements, and affirmative outreach steps. The document explains reimbursement timelines, controlled advance requests, and compliance expectations for awardees.

Reference: NYE Chief of Staff DFA Caldwell Direct Rhtp Link: https://armoneyandpolitics.com/nye-chief-of-staff-dfa-caldwell-direct-rhtp/

Reference: College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Earn Further Support for Rural Health Initiatives Link: https://news.uark.edu/articles/83118/college-of-education-and-health-professions-faculty-earn-further-support-for-rural-health-initiatives

This document highlights Rural Health Transformation funding received by researchers at the Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions. It provides informational content about RHTP-related funding in the state of Arkansas.

This document highlights concerns about lack of transparency in a $50 billion rural health program, emphasizing the need for transparent reporting to track funds, outcomes, and program sustainability. It calls for consistent measurement across states to enable comparison and replication of successful models.

The program targets rural residents in high-need counties including the Delta, Ozarks, and southwest regions, focusing on vulnerable hospitals and communities impacted by poverty and chronic diseases. Key initiatives include HEART (Healthy Eating, Active Recreation, & Transformation), RISE (Recruitment, Innovation, Skills, and Education), PACT (Promoting Access, Coordination, and Transformation), and THRIVE (Telehealth, Health-monitoring, and Response Innovation for Vital Expansion). Year 1 includes funded projects across multiple counties through THRIVE, PACT, RISE AR, and HEART awards.