# Pennsylvania — Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) The Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Program is currently active, providing direct funding and technical support to rural healthcare providers and facilities to stabilize and elevate rural health access, with a primary focus on technology modernization, behavioral health, EMS, maternal health, workforce development, and quality improvement. Implementation is guided by the Rapid Response Stabilization Program, Quality Investment Program, and regional Rural Care Collaboratives, with funding administered through structured state mechanisms targeting hospitals, health centers, and FQHCs. Ongoing application rounds, regional summits, and community engagement shape activities, with deadlines extending through July 2027 under a five-year strategic plan and federal funding commitments. Current structured plan tracks 6 key initiatives and 12 strategic goals. ## At a glance - Federal awards to date: $384,024,545.99 (Year 1 $193.3M + Year 2 $190.7M) - Implementation phase (RCJ): IMPLEMENTING - Funding opportunities tracked: 7 (0 open or announced, 7 closed) - Awards recorded: $42.2M to 66 recipients - Critical Access Hospitals: 17 - Rural population share: 14% ## Current progress Pennsylvania's Rural Health Transformation Program remains in active implementation, with over $193 million in federal awards distributed and new rounds of funding announced, including an additional $191 million in 2026. Rapid Response Stabilization Payments and Quality Investment Program funds have been awarded to multiple rural hospitals and health centers for infrastructure, workforce, and technology upgrades. Five state funding opportunities have been issued and concluded, and annual allocations are supporting provider incentives and expanded services. Projects are underway statewide, enhancing care access, long-term care, and digital health. State opportunities: 5 total (5 past/closed), $2.5M listed funding. Key opportunities: Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Plan Rapid Response Stabilization Payments; Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Plan Rapid Response Stabilization Payments — Round 2; Pennsylvania lines up FQHC & FQHC Look-Alikes - Modernizing Healthcare Technology and Enabling Interoperability opportunity. Strategy alignment: supports workforce, telehealth, ems priorities. ## CMS published status (State Data Maps) - State Policy Action commitments: 1 of 19 - Initiatives (6), current CMS stage of each: - Aging and Access — Stage 2 - Behavioral Health — Stage 2 - EMS-Transportation — Stage 2 - Maternal Health — Stage 2 - Technology and Infrastructure — Stage 2 - Workforce — Stage 2 - CMS data captured 2026-11-11, last confirmed 2026-11-11 ## Open and announced opportunities None open right now. ## Closed opportunities (7, most recent first) - [Quality Investment Program (QIP) — Strengthening Long-Term Care Workforce, Infrastructure, and Resident Well-Being](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/quality-investment-program-qip-strengthening-long-term-care-workforce-infrastruc--08a97dcc17) — RFA; Closed; due 2026-10-01; $250,000 - [Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Plan Rapid Response Stabilization Payments — Round 2](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/pennsylvania-rural-health-transformation-plan-rapid-response-stabilization-payme--f922954401) — RFA; Closed; due 2026-08-24; $10,000 – $1.0M - [Pennsylvania RHTP Modernizing Healthcare Technology and Enabling Interoperability — EHR/HIO Program Payments](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/pennsylvania-rhtp-modernizing-healthcare-technology-and-enabling-interoperabilit--677b4d038a) — GRANT; Closed; due 2026-08-14 - [Pennsylvania lines up FQHC & FQHC Look-Alikes - Modernizing Healthcare Technology and Enabling Interoperability opportunity](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/pennsylvania-lines-up-fqhc-fqhc-look-alikes-modernizing-healthcare-technology-an--0397b9a2a3) — GRANT; Closed; due 2026-08-07; $300,000 - [Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Plan Rapid Response Stabilization Payments](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/pennsylvania-rural-health-transformation-plan-rapid-response-stabilization-payme--1df2a7fa5a) — RFA; Closed; due 2026-06-01; $10,000 – $1.0M - [Pennsylvania Federal RHTP Award: Year 1 (FY 2026)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/pennsylvania-federal-rhtp-award-year-1-fy-2026--ca311389f0) — AWARD; Closed; $193.3M - [Pennsylvania Federal RHTP Award: Year 2 (FY 2027)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/pennsylvania-federal-rhtp-award-year-2-fy-2027--f124eaa5d6) — AWARD; Closed; $190.7M ## Largest recorded awards - Barnes-Kasson County Hospital — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - Corry Memorial Hospital dba LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - Darway Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC dba Darway Rehabilitation and Healthcare — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - Epworth Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC dba Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - Geisinger Lewistown Hospital — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - Geisinger Medical Center — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - Meadow View Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC dba Meadowview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - Robert Packer Hospital — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - St. Luke's Hospital of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania dba St. Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus, formerly Blue Mountain Hospital — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - Weatherwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC dba Forrest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital — $1.0M (FY2026-2030) - LaFayette Manor Inc. — $999,995 (FY2026-2030) - DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center LLC dba Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center — $999,845 (FY2026-2030) - Clarion Psychiatric Center — $998,287 (FY2026-2030) ## Official sources RCJ monitors - [PA RHTP Funding Opportunities](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/programs-services/healthcare/rural-health/rhtp-funding-opportunities) - [PA RHTP Primary](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/programs-services/healthcare/rural-health) --- Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/pa — data as of 2026-11-11. Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.