HHS Region 2 · New Jersey State Office of Rural Health
Program Overview
The New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is currently implementing a structured portfolio of initiatives to advance technology deployment, prevention, workforce development, and expanded capacity for rural hospitals, community health workers, doula integration, and EMS services. The program operates an updated resource directory linking providers with approved vendors, and issues regular competitive grants focused on telehealth, chronic disease management, maternal health, and emergency medical services. Strategic goals and activities are actively tracked across collaborative phases, with ongoing grant cycles and targeted initiatives addressing infrastructure, workforce development, technology, and innovative care for uninsured and underinsured rural populations. The current phased plan tracks key initiatives and strategic goals, with annual reporting and ongoing implementation throughout the five-year federal award period. Current structured plan tracks 13 key initiatives and 15 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across New Jersey — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (21)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | 962,316 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Middlesex County | 871,290 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Essex County | 863,002 | 14.6% | 11.3% |
| Hudson County | 718,323 | 14.9% | 11.2% |
| Ocean County | 654,362 | 10.5% | 6.6% |
| Monmouth County | 645,353 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Union County | 579,290 | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| Camden County | 527,257 | 12.4% | 9.5% |
| Passaic County | 521,012 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| Morris County | 514,528 | 4.9% | 3.2% |
| Burlington County | 467,805 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Mercer County | 385,864 | 10.3% | 6.9% |
1,121,257 rural residents
AI source: NJ - 2025 - Transforming Rural Health in New Jersey
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New Jersey continues to actively issue multiple grant solicitations (RFAs) under the Rural Health Transformation Program, with open opportunities spanning hospital capacity, workforce, chronic disease, and wellness. Subrecipient grant applications remain open as of September 2026, with subawards expected later in 2026 pending federal and state funding. A resource directory and program guidance are available to support applicant engagement. Award announcements depend on federal appropriations and state approval processes. State opportunities: 1 active (1 closing soon, 11 past/closed), $27.3M listed funding. Key opportunities: Invest Rural NJ Clinician Recruitment & Retention Incentive; Rural Health Transformation Program 2026: Building Rural Hospital Capacity; Rural Health Transformation Program 2026: Rural Health Screening and Education (NJ RHTP Activity 5.3d). Strategy alignment: supports workforce, care access, telehealth priorities.
New Jersey's RHTP strategy is anchored by strategic, multi-year investments to expand rural health workforce and access, modernize rural infrastructure and technology, and address disparities for uninsured and underinsured residents. Emphasis is placed on targeted funding for hospital capacity, workforce recruitment (including CHWs and doulas), telehealth, chronic disease and preventive programs, and SDOH interventions, all guided by federal and state rural definitions. Continuous stakeholder engagement, data-driven evaluation, and sustainability planning ensure measurable improvements in care quality, coordination, and system resilience.
Model
Hybrid model combining direct and competitive grants, cross-sector partnerships, and evidence-based interventions to drive rural health transformation through workforce expansion, technology adoption, infrastructure modernization, chronic disease and maternal health initiatives, and continuous provider engagement. Program design incorporates both state and federal rural definitions to maximize reach and sustainability.
Key Initiatives (13)
Timeline: 2026–2030, with annual competitive and direct grant cycles, project periods, and major initiative activities sequenced over five budget years (2025–2030); continuation eligibility through October 30, 2030.
The program emphasizes increasing workforce capacity through community health workers and doula integration in rural areas.
RHTP aims to strengthen and build rural hospital infrastructure to ensure access and sustainability.
Improving dispatch capabilities and EMS access is a targeted priority for rural regions.
Center for Health Equity & Wellbeing (CHEW-NJPHI), in partnership with New Jersey Department of Health
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NJ - 2026 - Invest Rural NJ Clinician Recruitment & Retention Incentive
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New Jersey Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Services
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NJ - 2026 - RHTP 2026: Integrating Community doulas into Clinical Healthcare Teams in Rural New Jersey Request for Applications (RFA)
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NJ - 2026 - RHTP 2026: Integrating Community Doulas into Clinical Healthcare Teams in Rural New Jersey
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NJ - 2026 - RHTP 2026: Community Health Workers in Rural New Jersey Request for Applications
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NJ - 2026 - RHTP 2026: Community Health Workers in Rural New Jersey
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| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026 | Center for Health Equity a Public Health Institute, Inc. Improve rural community capacity to deliver preventive health interventions, address social drivers of health, improve access to health coverage and primary care using AI outreach platforms, and clinical workforce recruitment and retention. | $21.7M | Workforce | |
| 2026 | AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Establish a Mobile Integrated Health program to expand access to follow-up and preventive healthcare, improve continuity of care, reduce preventable rehospitalizations, and decrease unnecessary EMS utilization. Expand the prehospital blood program to increase access to lifesaving blood products in rural communities. | $2.0M | Population Health | |
| 2026 | Inspira Medical Centers, Inc. Establish a sustainable Mobile Integrated Health program to expand access to preventive, coordinated, and patient-centered care in rural designated counties while implementing a safe, standardized prehospital whole blood administration program to improve trauma survival. | $2.0M | Population Health | |
| 2026 | AHS Hospital Corp. Hackettstown Medical Center Expand the capacity to serve uninsured and underinsured patients through transitions of care, nutrition programs, and tele-neurology robots. | $1.5M | Network Development | |
| 2026 | Cooper Health System Establish a sustainable Mobile Integrated Health program that expands access to preventive, coordinated, and patient-centered healthcare. Improve care continuity through follow-up services, chronic disease management, and connections to primary care, behavioral health, and community resources. | $1.4M | Population Health | |
| 2026 | Virtua Health Inc. Improve rural health outcomes by expanding the Mobile Integrated Health program for uninsured and underserved residents, reducing avoidable emergency care utilization and strengthening trauma response. | $1.1M | Population Health | |
| 2026 | Gloucester County Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the emergency medical response system by integrating clinician-led triage into the 9-1-1 call process, ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate level of care based on their clinical needs. | $1.1M | EMS Development | |
| 2026 | Atlantic Mobile Integrated Health services and Ambulance Corporation Expand access to comprehensive healthcare by expanding Atlantic Mobile Integrated Health services and pre-hospital whole blood administration to improve access to coordinated care, reduce treatment delays and avoidable emergency utilization, and improve patient outcomes for underserved communities. | $614K | EMS Development | |
| 2026 | Acenda, Inc. Expand access to preventive services and improve care navigation for residents in rural Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties through Rural Health Connect - South Jersey using a CHW and Care Partner-led model. | $510K | Population Health | |
| 2026 | Warren County Establish and implement a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) program that improves EMS dispatch performance, protocol compliance, workforce competency, and operational accountability. | $4K | Quality Improvement |
New Jersey has secured $147.25 million for year one of the Rural Health Transformation Program, impacting over one million rural residents in 11 counties. The five-year federal initiative will expand access, improve outcomes, and invest in rural workforce, infrastructure, technology, chronic disease control, and prevention. Counties are classified as rural based on both federal and state definitions, ensuring broad coverage for eligible populations. Key contacts: mahs.njrht@dhs.nj.gov Event schedule: - Funding Opportunity Released - 09/01/2025 - State Application Submitted - 11/01/2025 - Federal Award Announced - 12/01/2025 - Subrecipient Grants Awarded - 01/01/2026
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New Jersey’s Rural Health Transformation Program awarded funding to dozens of rural hospitals and community health organizations in 2026, focusing on expanding access to preventative and primary care, building workforce capacity, and improving emergency response systems. Awardees include health systems, nonprofits, counties, and clinics implementing technology, chronic disease screening, mental health, and maternal health programs in rural and medically underserved areas. The allocations cover EMS, hospital modernization, workforce development, doula integration, and population health initiatives targeting diverse rural populations statewide.
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New Jersey's Rural Health Transformation Grant application will fund multiple innovative programs targeting chronic disease, nutrition, cancer, pharmacy-led medication management, rural screenings, and youth violence prevention. The solicitation prioritizes evidence-based interventions, technology, and workforce development to address challenges faced by uninsured and underinsured rural populations statewide. Eligible applicants include rural hospitals, clinics, community organizations, and more, serving both federally and state-designated rural regions. Key contacts: Carolyn Thompson Carolyn.thompson@doh.nj.gov Event schedule: - Release Date - 03/16/2026 - ET - Application Deadline - 04/10/2026 - ET - Project Period Start - 05/01/2026 - ET - Project Period End - 10/30/2026 - ET - RFA Release Date - 2026-03-16 - Information Session - 2026-03-23 - 13:00-15:00 EST - Microsoft Teams meeting - Application Due Date - 2026-04-10 - Award Notification - 2026-04-30
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New Jersey DMAHS has applied for $1 billion from the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for over 1 million rural residents. Initiatives include expanding and upskilling the rural healthcare workforce, investing in hospital and EMS infrastructure, advancing telehealth and digital technologies, promoting prevention, and improving chronic disease care. Extensive stakeholder engagement and a hybrid funding approach blending direct and competitive awards aim to build sustainable rural capacity.
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This resource directory, assembled by NJDOH and NJDHS, lists vendors and service offerings relevant to the Rural Health Transformation Program. It aims to connect rural stakeholders and accelerate health project implementation. It is supported by a pending $147.25M CMS award.
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This directory lists approved vendors for the New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program, including their service types, contact information, and website links. Vendors range from telehealth providers, information technology platforms, workforce/training experts, and community care organizations. The resource directory supports program implementation through external partner engagement. Key contacts: Charles Osner ocharles@mbi-gs.com; Alex Grodner alex.grodner@accenture.com; Christina Riojas criojas@adjacent.health; Will London wlondon@aledade.com
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Key contacts: SAGE System Administrator njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov Event schedule: - Project period start - 2026-02-01 - Project period end - 2026-10-30
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Hiring and integration of Community doulas
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This RFA seeks to build the NJ FamilyCare Community doula workforce to serve rural New Jerseyians and integrate doulas within clinical teams in hospitals and health centers. Funding supports hiring, training, and integration of doulas and mentors, with the aim of improving maternal and infant health outcomes, addressing persistent disparities, and enhancing workforce capacity. Up to $1,875,000 is available to be distributed among 3–5 awardees for activities benefiting uninsured and underinsured residents in rural counties. Key contacts: Sumantha Banerjee Sumantha.banerjee@doh.nj.gov; Mark Opdyke Mark.Opdyke@doh.nj.gov; Project Management Officer (PMO) njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov; SAGE System Administrator njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov Event schedule: - Application Period Opens - 04/03/2026 - Application Deadline - 04/20/2026 - Award Date - 05/01/2026 - Final expenditure report due - 11/15/2026 - Grant project period and budget period start - 2026-02-01 - New Jersey - Grant project period and budget period end - 2026-10-30 - New Jersey - Future funding consideration period through - 2030-10-30 - New Jersey
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This application announces $2,000,000 in anticipated funding to expand the use of Community Health Workers in rural New Jersey under the RHTP. Activities will focus on improving access, addressing SDOH needs, supporting training, and reducing disparities in communities across federally and state-defined rural areas. There is no matching requirement for year 1, and reporting and compliance expectations are clearly detailed. Key contacts: Julia Bixler Julia.Bixler@doh.nj.gov; Mark Opdyke Mark.Opdyke@doh.nj.gov Event schedule: - Application Period Opens - 04/01/2026 - Application Deadline - 04/15/2026 - Project Period Starts - 05/01/2026 - Project Period Ends - 10/30/2026
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This resource directory lists vendors, organizations, and contacts who provide technology, consulting, workforce training, care coordination, and remote patient engagement services for New Jersey's Rural Health Transformation Program. It enables rural hospitals and providers to identify and connect with eligible partners for program-supported activities including telehealth, information technology, and chronic disease management. The document does not specify funding or award amounts but provides detailed contact information for a wide range of service organizations. Key contacts: Charles Osner ocharles@mbi-gs.com; Alex Grodner alex.grodner@accenture.com; Christina Riojas criojas@adjacent.health; Will London wlondon@aledade.com Event schedule: - NJ RHT Resource Directory New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program Resource Directory Vendor Listing and Descriptions Version Date: , 2026 0 - June 12 - NJ RHT Resource Directory Table A : Vendor List by Service Type Vendors are listed alphabetically. Service type offered is included in the subsequent columns. Contact information for each i s included in Table A. Health Telehealth Information & Remote Workforce Program Care Community Organization Other Service Type Technology Patient Training Operations Coordination Engagement /AI Monitoring 360 Smarter Care Yes Accenture Yes Yes Adjacent Health Yes Aledade Policy Institute Yes Yes Health care Alliance Healthcare consulting services Advisors and organizational strategy Chronic disease AMC Health Yes Yes Yes management Armada Yes Asthma and Allergy Yes Yes Impact and Rescue Aunt Bertha, a Public Benefit Corporation, dba Yes Yes Findhelp AutoMediX, a Planned Systems International Yes Yes Yes Company Babyscripts Yes Barr Campbell Family Yes Foundation Bergen New Bridge Yes Yes Medical Center 2 - NJ RHT Resource Directory Table of Contents Background ................................................................................................................ 1 Table A : Vendor List by Service Type ............................................................................ 2 Table B : Vendor List with Contact Information.............................................................. 8 Background Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Vendor Resource Directory Thank you for your interest in the RHT Program. This resource directory was assembled by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS). This publication is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $147.25 million , pending final approval, with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government. By connecting vendors and key stakeholders, this resource directory aims to accelerate the implementation of rural health projects. The directory includes a list of vendors presented in two ways: Table A includes information for each vendor by service type; Table B provides contact information and web links for each vendor. Please be sure to check the version date of the document as this will be updated if new information is provided. Information included in this directory was collected through a survey of vendors interested in participating in the RHT Networking Session hosted by NJDOH on , 2025. The directory provides a snapshot of vendors and their offerings relevant to RHT activities and is not intended to represent an exclusive list. Vendor inclusion in the directory does not constitute endorsement of any vendor or solution by NJDOH or NJDHS. Please reach out directly to vendors for additional information or questions related to their services. Please continue to monitor the NJDOH website for future grant opportunities. All NJDOH grant opportunities, including any potential RHT-related grants, will be publicly posted on healthapps.nj.gov/noticeofgrant/noticegrants.aspx . We look forward to continuing to bring together partners who share our commitment to transforming rural health outcomes. If you have any questions, please email RHTP.Application@doh.nj.gov . 1 - December 4 - NJ RHT Resource Directory Table A : Vendor List by Service Type Vendors are listed alphabetically. Service type offered is included in the subsequent columns. Contact information for each i s included in Table A. Health Telehealth Information & Remote Workforce Program Care Community Organization Other Service Type Technology Patient Training Operations Coordination Engagement /AI Monitoring 360 Smarter Care Yes Accenture Yes Yes Adjacent Health Yes Aledade Policy Institute Yes Yes Health care Alliance Healthcare consulting services Advisors and organizational strategy Chronic disease AMC Health Yes Yes Yes management Armada Yes Asthma and Allergy Yes Yes Impact and Rescue Aunt Bertha, a Public Benefit Corporation, dba Yes Yes Findhelp AutoMediX, a Planned Systems International Yes Yes Yes Company Babyscripts Yes Barr Campbell Family Yes Foundation Bergen New Bridge Yes Yes Medical Center 2
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