HHS Region 2 · NJ Dept of Health — Primary Care and Rural Health
Program Overview
The New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is currently advancing a structured set of initiatives focused on technology deployment, prevention, workforce training, and capacity development for rural hospitals, community health workers, doula integration, and EMS/dispatch enhancements. The program is actively connecting rural providers and organizations with approved vendors via an up-to-date resource directory, issuing new grant opportunities, and accelerating implementation with strategic partnerships. Current structured plan tracks 15 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 - 2026 - RHTP 2026: Community Health Workers in Rural New Jersey
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Due Mar 1, 2026
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New Jersey has issued multiple RFAs under the Rural Health Transformation Program, covering areas such as rural workforce, hospital capacity, EMS, technology, and community models. As of August 2026, application deadlines extend through April 2026, and no awards to subrecipients have been made. The state has published a comprehensive vendor resource directory, demonstrating active preparation and resource mobilization for implementation. Program progress remains contingent on the availability of federal funding and state approvals. State opportunities: 5 total (5 past/closed), $1.0M listed funding. Key opportunities: RHTP 2026: Advancing Technology, Prevention, and Workforce Capacity in Rural New Jersey; Rural Health Transformation Program 2026: Advancing Access to Care, EMS, and Dispatch Capability in Rural New Jersey; Rural Health Transformation Program 2026: Building Rural Hospital Capacity. Strategy alignment: supports workforce, telehealth, prevention priorities.
New Jersey's RHTP strategy utilizes a hybrid direct and competitive funding approach to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce, expand hospital and EMS capacity, and leverage technology and vendor partnerships. The program connects rural providers with an approved vendor network for telehealth, health IT, workforce training, and care coordination, supported by continuous stakeholder engagement to address local priorities. Integration of Community Health Workers and community doulas, digital innovation, and quality improvement remain central, alongside measurable sustainability beyond the grant period.
Model
Hybrid model blending direct grants and competitive funding to build rural workforce, advance technology and telehealth solutions, enhance preventive and maternal health initiatives, expand EMS and hospital capacity, and deploy approved vendor partnerships for coordination and innovation.
Key Initiatives
Timeline: 2026-2031, with grant application deadlines, project periods, and major initiative activities sequenced in 2026–2030, including annual competitive and direct grants and a continuation eligibility end of 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.
New Jersey Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Services
Due Apr 27, 2026
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NJ - 2026 - RHTP 2026: Integrating Community Doulas into Clinical Healthcare Teams in Rural New Jersey
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New Jersey Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Services
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NJ - 2026 - RHTP 2026: Community Health Workers in Rural New Jersey
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New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services
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NJ - 2030 - RHTP 2026: Advancing Access to Care, EMS, and Dispatch Capability in Rural New Jersey - Request for Applications (RFA)
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Event schedule: - Grant Continuation Eligibility End - 2030-10-30 - America/New_York
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This RFA solicits applications to strengthen rural maternal health by integrating community doulas into clinical teams throughout rural New Jersey. The program aims to improve maternal health outcomes through workforce development and quality improvement, with an emphasis on culturally responsive care.
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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INSTRUCTIONS FOR STATE OF NEW JERSEY W-9/QUESTIONNAIRE FOR NON-PROCUREMENT VENDORS
New Jersey Department Of Health Division Of Administration And Operations Office Of Financial Services, Grants Unit NJDOH SYSTEM FOR ADMINISTRERING GRANTS ELECTRONICALLY (NJDOH SAG
This RFA will distribute $2,000,000 to support Community Health Worker programs in rural New Jersey, focusing on uninsured/underinsured residents. Grants range from $100k-$450k with no first-year match required. Targets include chronic disease, maternal health, and behavioral health. Key contacts: Julia Bixler Julia.Bixler@doh.nj.gov; Mark Opdyke Mark.Opdyke@doh.nj.gov; SAGE System Administrator njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov Event schedule: - Application Period Opens - 04/01/2026 - Application Deadline - 04/15/2026 - Project Start Date (anticipated) - 05/01/2026 - Project End Date (anticipated) - 10/30/2026 - Grant project period start date - 2026-05-01 - America/New_York - Grant project period end date - 2026-10-30 - America/New_York
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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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