Alaska

This is an update from the Alaska Department of Health on the status of the Year 1 RHTP funding cycle. No specific awardees, award amounts, or detailed milestones are provided. The update signals ongoing implementation of the program.

Alaska Department of Health convened a statewide kickoff event to launch the RHTP implementation and provide early program direction. The event engaged diverse partners including Tribal and community organizations, emphasizing RHTP as a long-term systemic investment. Event schedule: - Year 1 Convening Day 1 - January 14, 2026 - Virtual - Year 1 Convening Day 2 - January 15, 2026 - In-person - Year 1 Convening Day 3 - January 16, 2026

Alaska received a landmark $272M RHTP award. Over 1,800 proposals were submitted; more than 400 projects are advancing. Key areas include workforce, access to care, behavioral health, technology modernization, and local solutions.

This document is the official resource guide for applicants to Alaska's RHTP, outlining funding pathways, allowable uses, program initiatives, and federal rules. The program is a 5-year, $272 million cooperative agreement with CMS and features planned subrecipient grantmaking to local health providers, Tribal organizations, nonprofits, and others addressing rural health challenges. No sub-awards are yet made; this is an informational LOI applicant resource only.

This document is a supporting file in the Alaska RHTP Implementation Pathway — Full Application, Round 1 RFA package. It does not in itself contain program budget, sub-award, or milestone details; see the main application solicitation for specifics. Event schedule: - The Department of Health was held a Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council Meeting on , from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - July 1 - 9am - The meeting is open to the public. The recording, agenda and meeting... - The Letter of Interest (LOI) submission period for Year 1 of Alaska’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) was open - March 11, 2026. The full application portal launched on June 1, 2026, and will close at 9am o... - LOI outcomes were communicated to applicants via email on May 22nd. The full implementation pathway application opened on June 1st and will close at 9am on . - June 22 - 9am - Meanwhile, DOH and ACF are working indivi... - (9am): Implementation pathway application closes - June 22 - Mid-July: Notification of final funding decisions for implementation pathway applicants - – mid-July: DOH review of implementation pathway applications - June 22 - Mid-July: Notification of final funding decisions for implementation pathway applicants - : Subrecipient performance start period - August 1 - Fall 2026: Next RHTP funding cycle opens - The recording of the Implementation Application Walkthrough Webinar (, 2026) has also been posted. - June 1 - Proposal Evaluation Resources

The Alaska Department of Health announced the first group of RHTP awards totaling over $4.5 million for 19 projects enhancing rural health care. Projects focus on expanding access, workforce strengthening, infrastructure improvement, technology advancement, and innovative rural health solutions. Key contacts: Mirna Estrada mirna.estrada@alaska.gov Event schedule: - Initial award announcements - 08/07/2026 - Anchorage, Alaska

This meeting agenda includes year 1 RHTP progress updates, implementation application process review, regional planning highlights, upcoming reports, and milestones. Stakeholder committee and LOI/outcomes are also on the agenda. No explicit award or financial details are listed. Event schedule: - Advisory Council Meeting - 07/01/2026 - 9-11:00 a.m. - Virtual/Teleconference

Alaska’s 2026 RHTP plan is built around six themed initiatives—including Healthy Beginnings, Health Care Access, Healthy Communities, Pay for Value, Strengthen Workforce, and Spark Technology—to modernize rural health delivery across the state. The document lays out detailed, allowable uses of RHTP funds for infrastructure, workforce, IT, prevention, delivery system, and payment reforms. The plan emphasizes locally led, culturally appropriate strategies, and strong attention to Alaska’s unique geography, Tribal partnerships, and workforce pipeline challenges. Event schedule: - Last Revised - 2026-02-19

Day 2 of Alaska’s RHTP convening emphasized the state’s leadership in program implementation, technology-enabled transformation, and stakeholder partnerships. Sessions featured perspectives from state government, tribal health, and technology experts, highlighting the goals of system-level change, sustainable outcomes, and workforce innovation. Discussion focused on practical, scalable health IT solutions and the importance of local readiness, collaboration, and sustainability planning. Event schedule: - RHTP Day 2 Convening - Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska's RHTP application outlines systemic, multi-faceted rural health challenges—geographic isolation, severe workforce shortages, pronounced health disparities, and outdated infrastructure. It proposes six major cross-cutting initiatives focused on maternal/child health, care access, healthy communities, fiscal sustainability, workforce development, and technology innovation. Key strategic goals include closing health outcome gaps, advancing payment reform for financial stability, and leveraging Alaska's history of telehealth and Tribal partnership innovation.

Alaska RHTP is launching a six-part interactive webinar series—one for each key transformation initiative—including Healthy Beginnings, Health Care Access, Healthy Communities, Fiscal Sustainability, Workforce, and Technology & Innovation. Each series consists of several sessions designed to foster cross-sector dialogue, highlight promising models, and set visions and baselines for statewide transformation. Key session dates span from March through June 2026, with recordings and recaps posted for broad stakeholder engagement. Key contacts: RHTP@alaska.gov Event schedule: - Healthy Beginnings Kickoff Session - 3/24/2026 - Webinar - Healthy Beginnings Session 2 - 5/13/2026 - Webinar - Health Care Access Kickoff Session - 3/31/2026 - Webinar - Health Care Access Session 2 - 5/14/2026 - Webinar - Healthy Communities Kickoff Session - 3/23/2026 - Webinar - Pay for Value: Fiscal Sustainability Kickoff Session - 4/1/2026 - Webinar - Pay for Value: Fiscal Sustainability Session 2 - Webinar (planned for June 2026) - Spark Technology and Innovation Session 2 - 5/15/2026 - Webinar

This document summarizes the structure and role of the Alaska RHTP Advisory Council, which provides guidance to the Department of Health Commissioner on the program's design, oversight, and improvement. The Council includes a Steering Committee and a Stakeholder Committee and supports alignment with federal and state goals. Key contacts: RHTP@alaska.gov Event schedule: - RHTP Advisory Council Meeting - 08/17/2026 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM AKT - Public meeting, Alaska

This is an agenda for a virtual advisory council meeting focusing on updates and planning related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). No awards or funding information is provided. Event schedule: - Advisory Council Meeting - 04/22/2026 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Teleconference