HHS Region 3 · Maryland Department of Health
Program Overview
Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program, led by the State Office of Rural Health, is actively implementing a structured plan following its significant federal award in December 2025. The program advances three pillars: transforming the rural health workforce through talent pipelines, apprenticeship, and retention initiatives; expanding sustainable access via innovative care models, behavioral health, telehealth, and EHR integration with the CRISP health information exchange; and empowering healthy food choices in rural areas. Multiple competitive subawards, procurements, and milestone-driven projects are underway, emphasizing workforce development, facility and technology upgrades, and food system initiatives, with ongoing community and stakeholder engagement guiding strategy. Current structured plan tracks 3 key initiatives and 6 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across Maryland — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (24)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 1,065,949 | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Prince George's County | 959,754 | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| Baltimore County | 850,796 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| Anne Arundel County | 598,166 | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| Baltimore city | 573,243 | 19.7% | 15.0% |
| Howard County | 336,328 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Frederick County | 287,048 | 6.0% | 4.4% |
| Harford County | 263,757 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Carroll County | 175,321 | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| Charles County | 170,527 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Washington County | 155,709 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| St. Mary's County | 115,126 | 8.0% | 6.2% |
271,920 rural residents
AI source: MD - 2025 - Moore-Miller Administration Secures $168 million in Federal Funding to Advance Health Care in Rural Maryland Communities
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Source: CMS State Data Maps ↗ · checked Nov 2, 2026
Budget Period 1 award: $168,180,837.61
Initiatives (3)
CMS stages run from Stage 0 (planning) to Stage 5 (full implementation). Complete In progress Not started
Empower Marylanders to Eat for Health
Promote Sustainable Access and Innovative Care for Rural Marylanders
Transform the Rural Health Workforce
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MD - 2025 - Grant Funding to Expand Access to Primary Care in Rural Maryland - Application Template
Maryland's RHTP is federally funded and now distributing state-level subgrants. As of October 2026, at least 39 providers have received awards for workforce and pipeline development, and funded training programs and apprenticeships are being implemented in rural areas. The Rural Health Connectivity Program and other procurements remain open, with ongoing intake of applications and milestone-based payments. Major initiatives—Pathways to Health Careers and RISE—are actively awarding and running subgrants statewide. State opportunities: 1 active (1 open, 12 past/closed), $174.5M listed funding. Key opportunities: Maryland Rural Health Connectivity Program; Rooted and Resilient Rural Maryland: Transformation through Sustainable Access, Innovative Care, and Tech Innovation RFA; Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP): Grant Funding to Expand Primary Care Access in Rural Maryland. Strategy alignment: supports telehealth, care access, workforce priorities.
Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) preserves its integrated, multi-pillar model, guided by $168 million in federal funding and robust rural stakeholder engagement. Formal strategy documents confirm the sustained focus on workforce development—including expansion of registered apprenticeship, RAMP, and Area Health Education Center programs—alongside targeted investments in care capacity (including primary, specialty, behavioral health, telehealth), health IT/connectivity, and healthy food system enhancement. Recent guidance further affirms competitive subaward processes, milestone-based connectivity incentives, data exchange requirements, vendor directory expansion, and workforce data monitoring as core implementation methods.
Model
Integrated, multi-pillar model overseen by the State Office of Rural Health, emphasizing competitive subgrants, ongoing listening sessions, stakeholder engagement, technical planning, and targeted investments across workforce, care access (primary, specialty, behavioral health, telehealth), health IT/connectivity, and food system enhancement. The strategy includes continuous development of the workforce data clearinghouse and vendor directory to support RHTP implementation and sustainability.
Key Initiatives (3)CMS official list ↗
Supporting activities (11)
• Launch Rural Incentives for Strengthening Employment in Healthcare (RISE) for workforce pipelines and provider pathways; include Rural Health Talent Pipelines grants, Rural Health Advanced Provider Pathways, and supportive workforce services.
• Collaborate with local health departments and rural stakeholders to inform RHTP priorities through listening sessions and community engagement.
Timeline: Period 1: All funds obligated by October 30, 2026; subaward competitions from April through July 2026; implementation and evaluation continuing through 2030.
State Policy Action commitments (0 of 19)
Focus on training, recruitment, and retention of healthcare providers to address rural access challenges.
Expanding primary care, emergency trauma response, school-based health services, and telehealth infrastructure to improve rural healthcare access.
Enhancing infrastructure for food aggregation, cold storage, and promoting local healthy food consumption among rural residents.
MD - 2025 - Cooperative Agreement for RHT Program Recipient Specific and Program Terms and Conditions – Budget Period 1 (Maryland Department of Health)
MD - 2025 - RHTP Proposal Process
MD - 2025 - RHTP Informational Webinar September 15, 2025
MD - 2026 - Maryland RHTP Application (CMS-RHT-26-001)
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MD - 2026 - FY2027 Grant Cycle — Awards Announced!
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MD - 2025 - Maryland Rural Health Strategic Plan
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Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement
Due Aug 19, 2026
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MD - 2026 - Maryland Healthcare Workforce Data Clearinghouse: Phase 1 Requirements Analysis and Future Planning
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Maryland Department of Labor — Division of Workforce Development & Adult Learning
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MD - 2026 - Maryland Announces $16.4 Million Workforce Development Investment in RHTP
Maryland workforce investment announcement — RISE provider pathways
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MD - 2026 - Maryland RHTP: RISE, RAMP-AH, Apprenticeship Intermediaries, Rural Talent Pipelines, and Advanced Provider Pathways Competitive Grant Solicitation
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| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026 | Charles County Health Department Funds support building a sustainable pipeline of dental assistants through education and wraparound assistance addressing barriers such as tuition, transportation, and uniforms. | $16.4M | Workforce | |
| 2026 | Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) MHCC is allocated $6.3M to support the establishment and expansion of primary care practices in rural Maryland counties, offering competitive grants to eligible organizations and overseeing program monitoring, technical assistance, and capacity building. | $6.3M | Quality Improvement | |
| 2026 | Trusted Doctors Opens a new pediatric practice in Calvert and expands Carroll County services for integrated behavioral health, pediatric obesity management, and telehealth, serving 5,000 new patients. | $1.5M | PRIMARY_CARE_EXPANSION | |
| 2026 | Tru Primary Care Expands its existing Elkton practice (retrofit, additional providers, behavioral health integration, remote patient monitoring) and opens a new Centreville practice to serve 7,200 new patients. | $1.4M | PRIMARY_CARE_EXPANSION | |
| 2026 | Miles River Primary Care Opens a new office to serve 1,000 new patients on the Eastern Shore. | $1.0M | PRIMARY_CARE_EXPANSION | |
| 2026 | West Cecil Health Center Opens a new practice in Edgewood and adds a primary care team to the Havre de Grace practice to serve 665 new patients. (Distinct award from this org's separate Transformation Funds project.) | $696K | PRIMARY_CARE_EXPANSION | |
| 2026 | Healthy Mind Foundation Opens a new practice in Cumberland to serve 900 new patients. | $530K | PRIMARY_CARE_EXPANSION | |
| 2026 | Ryan's Place Health Services Establishes a new practice to serve 300 new patients. | $448K | PRIMARY_CARE_EXPANSION | |
| 2026 | Menocal Family Practice Transitions an existing practice to an expanded facility to serve 2,000 new patients with advanced primary care. | $399K | PRIMARY_CARE_EXPANSION | |
| 2026 | Cornerstone Family Medicine Establishes a satellite primary care location in McCoole to serve 525 new patients. | $286K | PRIMARY_CARE_EXPANSION |
Maryland announced $16.4 million in workforce development funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen rural health care staffing. The funds support initiatives like Pathways to Health Careers and RISE to enhance recruitment, training, and retention of healthcare workers in 18 rural regions. Event schedule: - Award Announcement - October 15, 2026
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Maryland senators have voiced concern that the Rural Health Transformation Program may disadvantage independent rural hospitals, urging program adjustments. The announcement highlights ongoing policy discussions for RHTP implementation in Maryland.
Maryland received $16.4 million in federal funds through the Rural Health Transformation Program to support and strengthen the rural health care workforce. This award marks a significant investment in enhancing rural provider capacity and supporting workforce development initiatives across Maryland's rural communities.
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This application opportunity supports rural health providers in Maryland with technology and network enhancement. It focuses on bridging connectivity gaps and optimizing health information exchange. The initiative will enable improved care coordination and rural health outcomes.
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This policy issuance provides comprehensive guidance on Maryland's RHTP: Rural Incentives for Strengthening Employment in Healthcare (RISE), funded through a $20.1M federal sub-award. The program supports two major initiatives: Rural Health Talent Pipelines and Rural Health Advanced Provider Pathways, both aiming to build, retain, and upskill the rural health workforce. The document details eligibility, allowable activities, supportive services, and application requirements for organizations seeking funding to address healthcare workforce shortages in rural counties. Key contacts: Casey Tiefenwerth casey.tiefenwerth1@maryland.gov; Lauren Gilwee laurene.gilwee@maryland.gov Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 08/09/2026 - 11:59 PM ET - Online (MD Labor website) - Period of Performance Start - September 1, 2026 - Period of Performance End - September 30, 2027 - SOP last updated - 2026-06-28
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Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program Plan outlines a strategy to use RHTP funds to target workforce development, transform care access points, expand primary and specialty care, behavioral health, and address chronic disease. Maryland plans to implement three main initiatives with an estimated $992 million budget over five years. The strategy employs both immediate impact and transformation subgrant funding, aiming to reach all 18 state-designated rural counties and improve rural health outcomes through value-based care, partnerships, and data-driven solutions. Key contacts: Sara Seitz; Elizabeth Edsall Kromm, Ph.D., M.Sc. Event schedule: - RHTP Implementation Staff Recruitment Completion - 2026-02-28 - Maryland - RFI Survey Disseminated - 2025-09-08 - Maryland
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This is Maryland's statewide Rural Health Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, developed by the State Office of Rural Health and partners to guide rural health transformation initiatives. The plan results from extensive data analysis, CHNAs, and stakeholder engagement sessions, including input supporting Maryland's CMS Rural Health Transformation Program proposal. Key issues addressed include workforce shortages, chronic disease burden, behavioral health, and social determinants of health.
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The Maryland Rural Health Strategic Plan outlines three key priorities to enhance rural health: engaging communities, leveraging health in all policies, and building a coordinated health system integrating public health and clinical care. It provides a data-driven overview and actionable objectives for 2025-2030.
The CRISP Rural Health Connectivity Program is a fully CMS/HHS funded initiative ($168M+) aimed at enabling rural Maryland providers to implement new inbound and outbound data exchange connections. Providers receive milestone-based payments up to $40,000 each for establishing ADT, CCD, and InContext interfaces with CRISP. Key contacts: mdruralhealthprogram@crisphealth.org
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Maryland received $168 million in federal RHTP funding to strengthen healthcare workforce in rural communities. In October 2026, $16.4 million was awarded to 39 organizations through workforce development, apprenticeship, pipeline training, and retention initiatives impacting all state-designated rural areas. Programs focus on training, career pathways, simulation, and direct recruitment for allied health, advanced providers, community health workers, and specialty roles. Key contacts: Casey Tiefenwerth [email protected]
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This directory showcases over 250 consultants, service providers, technology firms, and agencies supporting Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program. Vendors offer expertise across program management, workforce development, telemedicine, HIT, community engagement, and financial sustainability, making it easier for rural hospitals and clinics to find specialized support for RHTP initiatives. Key contacts: Ainsley MacLean MD, FACR ainsley@ainsleyhealth.com; Sunex KC info.baato@gmail.com; Laurin Kelly laurin@battleplansc.com; Melanie Ogleton mogleton@cardeaservices.org
The funding supports access and affordability improvements in rural Maryland, addressing provider shortages and barriers like transportation and technology. Initiatives include expanding behavioral health services, enhancing workforce training and retention, and investing in agricultural infrastructure to increase healthy food availability.
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06/03/2026
Proposal Deadline
11/15/2026
Draft Strategic Rural Health Blueprint Report
12/01/2026
Final Strategic Rural Health Blueprint Report
12/31/2026
Dissemination Webinar
01/2026
Modified Budget Justification Submitted
02/25/2026
Funds Unrestricted by CMS
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RFI Invitation Released
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RFI Closes
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Introductory Public Webinar
12/29/2025
CMS Award Notification
MD state summary updated: transformationStrategy initiatives: 12 -> 3
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Official Maryland Labor workforce award update
The CMS Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a new $50 billion initiative to support rural health delivery system transformation across all 50 states, spanning 2026-2030. States will receive funding to implement innovative, evidence-based models that improve healthcare access, chronic disease management, workforce, technology, behavioral and maternal health. 50% of funds will be distributed equally, and 50% based on state rural needs, with awards announced by the end of 2025. Key contacts: MAHARural@cms.hhs.gov Event schedule: - NOFO Release - 09/15/2025 - grants.gov - RHT Program Applicants Webinar - September 19, 2025 - Application Submission Deadline - Early November 2025 - Awards Announced - 12/31/2025
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Maryland has issued Pillar 2 award offers for its Rural Health Transformation Program to over 20 local providers and consortia across all rural counties, focusing on technology enablement, integrated primary and behavioral care, care navigation, oral health, paramedicine, and closed-loop referrals. Awarded projects will build infrastructure and care models to address key disparities and access barriers. The program emphasizes upstream prevention, new delivery networks, and improved efficiency for sustainable transformation.
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Maryland awarded multiple grants to support the expansion and establishment of primary care practices across rural and semi-rural regions. These awards emphasize sustainable access and innovative care models including behavioral health integration and telehealth.
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Maryland, through its RHTP, is seeking a consultant to develop a strategic blueprint for rural telehealth expansion. The blueprint will identify barriers and opportunities and guide phased implementation of a centralized telehealth ecosystem. The work will include stakeholder engagement, infrastructure assessment, recommendations, an implementation plan, and dissemination activities targeting rural counties. Key contacts: mdcommunications@crisphealth.org Event schedule: - Proposal Deadline - 06/03/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - Draft Strategic Rural Health Blueprint Report - November 15, 2026 - Final Strategic Rural Health Blueprint Report - December 1, 2026 - Dissemination Webinar - December 31, 2026
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This solicitation is a competitive RFA for Maryland's RHTP Phase 1 workforce data clearinghouse. It targets rural counties Wicomico and Worcester, and addresses the State's rural provider shortages. The award will fund requirements analysis, initial use case development for underserved area analysis, workforce churn/trend, service commitment tracking, and a clearinghouse roadmap. Maryland is leveraging CRISP and other existing infrastructure for rapid implementation and stakeholder engagement. Key contacts: Tiffanie D. Powell tiffanie.powell@maryland.gov; Elizabeth Vaidya; MDH Grant Monitor Event schedule: - RFA Issue Date - 07/29/2026 - ET - Pre-Proposal Conference - 08/05/2026 - 2:30 PM ET - Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/omd-zzzd-jan - Application Closing Date - 08/19/2026 - 4:00 PM ET - eMMA online submission
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This policy document outlines the Maryland RHTP: Pathways to Health Careers initiative, powered by a $20.1M federal subaward as part of a $168M RHTP grant. The program strengthens rural healthcare workforce through two state-funded projects: Registered Apprenticeship Intermediaries and RAMP-Allied Health. Eligible organizations may apply for support for apprenticeship, allied health, and peer recovery specialist expansion; successful applicants must commit to serving rural Maryland. Key contacts: Casey Tiefenwerth casey.tiefenwerth1@maryland.gov; Lauren Gilwee laurene.gilwee@maryland.gov Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 08/09/2026 - 11:59 PM ET - https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/wdrhtp.shtml - Period of Performance Start - September 1, 2026 - ET - Period of Performance End - September 30, 2027 - ET - Last Updated - 2026-06-28 - Maryland Department of Labor
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The Maryland Rural Health Connectivity Program offers milestone-based funding to rural healthcare providers for connecting their certified EHRs to the state's health information exchange (CRISP). Eligible organizations can earn up to $40,000 per organization and $500 per FTE provider by completing integration milestones such as ADT, CCD, and InContext connections. These upgrades are designed to support timely, secure sharing of patient data, with special focus on improving rural care coordination and outcomes. Key contacts: Jessica Heslop mdruralhealthprogram@crisphealth.org; Jessica Diegel mdruralhealthprogram@crisphealth.org; Cesar Pacheco mdruralhealthprogram@crisphealth.org; Rachel Miller mdruralhealthprogram@crisphealth.org Event schedule: - Program Webinar - July 21, 2026
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CMS released its first report on how states have obligated Rural Health Transformation Program funds for December 29, 2025 to July 31, 2026, showing state-level commitments. The report supports transparency in state use of RHT funds though funds may not be fully spent yet. Event schedule: - CMS banner RHT banner CMS Releases First Obligated Funds Report for Rural Health Transformation Program CMS released its first report on how states are putting Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program funds to work i... - 2025, to , 2026. The report shows how much money each state committed, or "obligated," to spend during the program's first year, meaning the state has pledged to - July 31 - use those funds by September 2027 to suppor...
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This document provides detailed prerequisites, milestone activities, and payment amounts for the CRISP Rural Health Connectivity Program in Maryland, focused on establishing data feeds between rural practice EHRs and CRISP HIE to improve coordination and care visibility. Key contacts: mdruralhealthprogram@crisphealth.org
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