Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services announces availability of up to $25 million in Rural Health Transformation Program payments aimed at stabilizing and enhancing rural health care access. Payments support six key initiatives including aging and access, behavioral health, EMS, maternal health, technology, and workforce. Each qualified entity may receive up to $1 million, with regional limits initially applied. Event schedule: - Eligibility certifications acceptance begins - 05/01/2026 - Eligibility certifications acceptance ends / region limit lifted - 06/01/2026

Pennsylvania has received $193 million in federal funding for the first year of its Rural Health Transformation Plan. The funding will support regional care collaboratives, rapid access stabilization grants, and targeted initiatives encompassing technology, workforce, maternal health, behavioral health, aging, and EMS services. The Commonwealth’s approach is grounded in stakeholder input and aims to create sustainable improvements in rural health access and outcomes. Key contacts: Ali Fogarty ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov; Brandon Cwalina ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov Event schedule: - Press announcement - December 30, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA

The Rapid Response Stabilization Program offers one-time payments ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000 per qualified entity, with a statewide cap of $25 million. Funding supports supplies, equipment, renovations, or structural improvements for rural hospitals and providers aligned to six RHTP initiatives. Region-based limits apply in tranche one, and strict eligibility, documentation, and certification requirements are outlined. Key contacts: RA-HHRRLHLTHTRNSPLAN@pa.gov Event schedule: - Questions deadline - 04/29/2026 - 12:00 PM - Application opening - 05/01/2026 - Application closing - 06/01/2026 - Funds must be expended by - 07/31/2027

The program provides payments ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000 to qualified rural hospitals, providers, and facilities for supplies, equipment, renovations, or structural improvements. Current and upcoming funding opportunities focus on six key initiatives and include support for digital infrastructure, workforce training, and mobile health programs. Event schedule: - RHTP Funding Application Period - 05/01/2026 - RHTP Funding Application Deadline - 06/01/2026

PA RHTP offers $25M for rural hospitals/providers to stabilize/enhance health care, including EMS, maternal health, and workforce priorities. Funding rounds focus on technology, renovations, and rural well-being. Event schedule: - Application window opens - 05/01/2026 - Application window closes or cap reached - 06/01/2026

Pennsylvania's RHTP strategy leverages statewide vision and regional implementation to transform rural health systems through workforce investments, digital and AI-driven infrastructure, quality and access improvements, and new collaborative care models. Specific initiatives target maternal health, EMS, behavioral health, data interoperability, and long-term sustainability. The program aims to strengthen service delivery, workforce resilience, clinical outcomes, and care access for the third-largest rural population in the US. Event schedule: - Project Narrative Revision Date - 02/04/2026 - Overall Implementation Timeline - FY26-FY31

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Alabama proposes a comprehensive suite of 11 initiatives for rural health transformation, emphasizing digital maternity care, cancer prevention, behavioral health integration, and workforce pipeline enhancement. The approach targets high maternal mortality, chronic disease, and the need for access and quality improvements across rural Alabama. By Year 5, aims to establish hubs for maternal, fetal, and cancer care, leveraging telehealth and technology.

This agenda outlines a rural health summit focused on Pennsylvania's rural health transformation efforts, featuring state and local leaders. Sessions include data review, keynote, panel discussions, and workgroup activities to support rural health planning. Event schedule: - NEPA Rural Health Summit - May 29, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - King’s College Sheehy-Farmer Building 3rd Floor

The document summarizes new research data on managed care and trends in projected and actual awards for the Rural Health Transformation Program in Pennsylvania. It references studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. No direct funding opportunity or recipient award information is included.

King’s College hosted the NEPA Rural Governor Shapiro Health Summit to foster dialogue among regional leaders and stakeholders about rural health challenges. The summit supports the ongoing Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Plan through community engagement. Key contacts: Debra Bogan; Valerie Arkoosh; Philip Jones; Teresa Lacey Event schedule: - NEPA Rural Health Townhall - 05/29/2026 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Community Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, King’s College, Wayne Memorial Community Center