Wyoming

A Wyoming county health department is seeking state funding support for rural health initiatives. The announcement signals local intent to apply for, or obtain, future resources to address rural health transformation.

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Wyoming awarded over $205 million in federal funds to rural hospitals, EMS agencies, clinics, and partners under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Awards span critical access hospital supports, EMS modernization, physician GME expansion, technology adoption, integrated primary care, and care coordination. The program funds capital upgrades, workforce development, health information technology, and robust care integration statewide.

Utah DHHS is soliciting applications for the PATH 1.4 Community Care Hubs project under the Rural Health Transformation Program, with up to $18M anticipated over five years. Activities include developing rural CCH sites to improve preventive care, integrated behavioral health, and care coordination, serving 25 rural counties. No cost-sharing is required and the program is 100% federally funded. Key contacts: Christine Espinel; Karlee Walker Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 08/17/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Online Qualtrics portal - Question Submission Deadline - 08/13/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Final Q&A Page Update - 08/14/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Anticipated Award Notification - 09/04/2026 - MT - Agreement Period Start - 09/21/2026 - MT - Agreement Period End - 09/30/2031 - MT

The Rural Health Transformation Program authorizes $50 billion over five years, half allocated equally among all states and half through CMS-determined mechanisms. Utah is guaranteed a minimum of $100 million annually and must submit an application by December 31, 2025, including a comprehensive transformation plan targeting access, outcomes, technology, workforce, and financial stability in rural healthcare. Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 12/31/2025

Wyoming received a first-year federal award of $205 million to launch statewide Rural Health Transformation, aimed at improving access to emergency medical care, sustaining rural hospitals, and addressing critical workforce, maternal, and behavioral health challenges. Strategic priorities were developed through extensive public engagement, town halls, and surveys, directing funds and initiatives toward the most pressing needs in rural and frontier communities. The program employs targeted incentives, new technology platforms, and expanded workforce education to address longstanding disparities in rural health access and outcomes. Key contacts: Wyoming Hospital Association; Wyoming EMS Association; Wyoming Medical Society; University of Wyoming Event schedule: - Wyoming Department of Health RHTP document issue date - 2026-05-08 - Wyoming - SNAP waiver draft bill passed Joint Committee - 2025-10-16 - Wyoming Legislature - SNAP waiver bill introduction (expected) - 2026-02-01 - Wyoming Legislature - Wyoming Department of Health Report Publication - 2026-05-08

Wyoming's Rural Health Transformation Program aims to improve rural and frontier health using $200 million (requested) to address EMS, workforce, technology, and population health issues. The application addresses long-standing access challenges in EMS response, provider shortages, and maternal health deserts. Priorities were informed by 11 statewide town halls and an online survey with over 1,300 responses.

The Governor's FY 2027-28 budget request emphasizes the urgent need to constrain state Medicaid spending to ensure fiscal sustainability while maintaining access, especially in rural and underserved communities. It proposes aligning Medicaid growth to the state's revenue limit, emphasizes collaboration with the legislative Medicaid Commission, and details the impact of federal changes and proposed cost controls. The report also notes sustained investment in health and education and the challenges associated with Medicaid’s rapid cost growth. Event schedule: - Release of Ponderosa Mountain Pine Beetle Task Force Recommendations - 2026-12-01 - Colorado - Release of Energy and Carbon Management Commission Recommendations - 2026-11-15 - Colorado - Distribution of $15 million to local law enforcement agencies under Proposition 130 - 2026-12 - Colorado - Partnership Agreement signed - 2024-09-23 - Colorado - State Land Board acting on Trust Lands Conservation and Recreation Work Group recommendations - 2026-10-01 - Colorado

Wyoming's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has completed its first-year funding allocations, distributing $205 million across four major initiatives to improve healthcare access. Crook County Medical Services District received $1.65 million and Crook County EMS received $2.2 million. The initiatives focus on emergency medical care, workforce supply, health technology transformation, and overall population health improvements. Funding supports initiatives such as critical access hospital incentives, EMS regionalization, workforce education, and technology-enabled care.

The Teton County Health Department (TCHD) is preparing to apply for state-allocated funds from Wyoming's share of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The department plans to support initiatives in technology, integrated primary care, and care coordination for dual-eligible Medicare/Medicaid recipients. Wyoming received $205 million as part of the $50 billion RHTP, with local entities encouraged to develop their own project proposals. Funding applications are due August 2, with all funds distributed by October 1.

This FAQ provides guidance for applicants to the RHTP's technology challenge and initiative funding, clarifies multiple applications rules, and details cost eligibility. Entities may submit multiple applications for different initiatives and request administrative costs if justified, but indirect costs are not funded. Event schedule: - , 2026 - July 10 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Wyoming's Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and Crook County have funding allocations complete for the first year of Wyoming's Rural program.

Pregnant By Choice is a Wyoming Medicaid program extending contraceptive coverage to women postpartum beyond the standard 60 days. It aims to reduce unintended pregnancies and improve maternal and child health by providing education, exams, and family planning services.