Massachusetts

Massachusetts proposes a five-year, $1B rural health transformation project to address widespread gaps in access, workforce, technology, and facility capacity in its rural areas. The plan targets persistent inequities affecting 700,000 rural residents with goals to build healthcare access, improve population health, advance technology, and stabilize rural hospitals and EMS. The application addresses targeted initiatives for facility upgrades, workforce development, data-driven policy, community engagement, and health outcome measurement. Key contacts: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS); Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH); State Office of Rural Health Event schedule: - Community Advisory Council and RHTP Governance Team meetings (bi-annual) - TBD - TBD America/New_York - Massachusetts - Public information sessions and feedback forums (at least twice a year) - TBD - TBD America/New_York - Massachusetts

Massachusetts received $162 million on December 29, 2025, to support rural healthcare transformation. The program focuses on expanding access to essential services, improving health and well-being through initiatives and partnerships, and strengthening systems, policies, and investments for rural communities. Event schedule: - Notice of Funding Opportunity Released - 09/15/2025 - Funding Awarded - 12/29/2025

Massachusetts is advancing its Rural Health Transformation Program through seven targeted initiatives addressing population health, innovative care models, workforce development, community health, EMS integration, technology enhancement, and facility modernization. The program is coordinated by multiple state agencies under the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

The program is administered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It focuses on addressing rural health challenges and promoting transformation across rural communities. Resources include applications, partner information, and progress updates via newsletters.

Massachusetts is committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The program focuses on bolstering access to care, supporting the rural healthcare workforce, and creating sustainable health systems. Stakeholder engagement and continued progress updates are part of the program’s transparency.