HHS Region 2 · Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Program Overview
Multiple RHTP initiatives are noted, including advancing technology, prevention, and workforce capacity, community health workers, doula integration, EMS/dispatch system enhancement, and rural hospital capacity building. RHTP projects in NJ include funding for EMS and dispatch capability improvements, deploying community health workers and doulas in rural settings, and strengthening rural hospitals. These programs are managed by the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health and collaborate with other divisions to address local health needs. Current structured plan tracks 12 key initiatives and 9 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 - 2026 - Department of Health | Primary Care and Rural Health | Rural Health
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NJ - 2026 - CMS RHTP 50-State Spotlight (FY2026) — New Jersey
New Jersey has completed a statewide rural health needs assessment, built broad stakeholder consensus, and jointly submitted a $1 billion RHT application to CMS. As of June 2026, the state awaits final federal award decisions; no grants or procurements have been issued to providers, and program activity remains focused on preparation and vendor engagement. State opportunities: 1 total (1 past/closed), $1.0M listed funding. Key opportunities: RHTP 2026: Advancing Technology, Prevention, and Workforce Capacity in Rural New Jersey. Strategy alignment: supports workforce, telehealth, prevention priorities.
New Jersey's RHTP strategy employs blended direct and competitive funding to strengthen rural healthcare, focusing on workforce development, technology modernization, preventive health, and chronic disease management. The state leverages partnerships with vendors, hospitals, and community organizations to enhance care delivery, access, and sustainability. Stakeholder engagement shapes program priorities, and targeted grants accelerate implementation and infrastructure improvements.
Model
Hybrid direct and competitive funding model combining provider recruitment, technology adoption, preventive outreach, chronic disease care, and vendor-driven innovation.
Key Initiatives
Timeline: 2026-2031, with key application deadlines in early and mid-2026 for grants targeting technology, workforce, prevention, EMS and hospital capacity, and ongoing vendor resource updates.
Workforce development: The program emphasizes increasing workforce capacity through community health workers and doula integration in rural areas. (Regions: Rural New Jersey)
Rural hospital capacity: RHTP aims to strengthen and build rural hospital infrastructure to ensure access and sustainability. (Regions: Rural New Jersey)
Emergency medical services (EMS) access: Improving dispatch capabilities and EMS access is a targeted priority for rural regions. (Regions: Rural New Jersey)
Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, Division of Health Promotion, New Jersey Department of Health
Due Jan 20, 2026
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NJ - 2026 - New Jersey RHTP 2026: Webinar
Several NOFA and RFA listings appear for RHTP in the current and upcoming fiscal years, including initiatives focused on advancing EMS and dispatch capability, building rural hospital capacity, and integrating community health workers and doulas in rural New Jersey. The program is managed under the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health and Office of Health Care Financing, with multiple targeted strategies to address rural health needs. Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Program_Advancing Technology, Prevention, and Workforce Capacity 2026 - Application Due - 01/20/2026 - Rural Health Transformation Program Community Health Workers in Rural New Jersey - Application Due - 04/15/2026 - Rural Health Transformation Program Doula Integration in Rural New Jersey - Application Due - 04/27/2026 - Rural Health Transformation Program_Building Rural Hospital Capacity - Application Due - 02/17/2026 - RHT Advancing Access to Care EMS and Dispatch Capability in Rural NJ - Application Due - 04/08/2026
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Core Initiatives
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 document summarizes state applications for FY26 RHTP awards. States request substantial federal funds for transformation of rural health and Medicaid delivery systems, focusing on strategic initiatives, telehealth expansion, workforce development, maternal health improvement, and chronic disease prevention. No sub-recipient award details appear in this summary.
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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.
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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Core Initiatives
New Jersey has applied for major federal funding through the new RHTP, a $50 billion national initiative. Input from healthcare providers and community organizations has helped the state identify priorities, gaps, and opportunities for rural health care improvement. The program emphasizes information exchange, workforce recruitment, community engagement, and strong partnerships. Key contacts: Hannah Schonman NJST.Ruralhealth@doh.nj.gov
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