Virginia

Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program is a historic, federally-funded initiative aimed at strengthening health care access and outcomes across rural communities. The program leverages four interconnected initiatives, focusing on workforce, technology, care delivery, and prevention. The VHHA Foundation is administering new grants for Remote Patient Monitoring and rural physician workforce development, with applications open to rural hospitals and providers. Key contacts: Heather Neil hneil@vhha.com; Kayla Diggs Brody kdiggsbrody@vhha.com Event schedule: - RFA release date - 08/10/2026 - Application deadline date - 09/15/2026 - Awards announced by - 10/30/2026 - Rural Health Transformation webinar presentation - 07/30/2026 - Online webinar

Virginia received $189 million in Year 1 of RHTP, with $14 million allocated under this RFA for Provider Interoperability. The program aims to modernize EHR infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and boost electronic health data exchange for rural providers. Applicants must be implementation-ready and meet strict eligibility requirements, including SAM.gov registration. Key contacts: Ben Barber ben@vhcf.org; Marcus Divers marcus.divers@dmas.virginia.gov Event schedule: - Pre-application webinar - 08/06/2026 - ET - Application deadline - 08/31/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - Online submission portal - Review and scoring period - September 1–30, 2026 - ET - Notice of awards issued - 10/01/2026 - ET - Performance period ends - 09/30/2027 - ET

This document offers guidance for applicants to the Virginia Rural Health Transformation Fund, detailing sub-initiative project types, target audiences, and the corresponding timelines for anticipated RFAs. A wide range of initiatives will be funded, including technology innovation, provider productivity tools, mobile care, workforce development, maternal health, EMS partnerships, and chronic disease interventions. Applicants must align proposals to specific program caps and requirements, with clear exclusion criteria and project goals aligning with rural transformation priorities. Key contacts: Allison Youngblood Allison.Youngblood@VirginiaIPC.org; Ben Barber ben@vhcf.org; Heather Neil hneil@vhha.com; Kayla Diggs-Brody Kdiggsbrody@vhha.com Event schedule: - Provider Interoperability Fund RFA open - 07/31/2026 - Provider Interoperability Fund RFA close - 08/31/2026 - Remote Patient Monitoring RFA open - 08/10/2026 - Remote Patient Monitoring RFA close - 09/15/2026 - Attract and Retain Physicians RFA open - 08/10/2026 - Attract and Retain Physicians RFA close - 08/31/2026 - Allied Health Degrees RFA open - 07/20/2026 - Allied Health Degrees RFA close - 09/02/2026

Virginia received a $189.5 million federal grant for Year 1 of the Rural Health Transformation Program, supporting remote patient monitoring and graduate medical education expansion in rural hospitals. Program priorities include workforce development, technology adoption, chronic disease management, and prevention initiatives. RFAs for GME and RPM sub-awards will be released August 10, 2026, with awards announced October 30, 2026. Key contacts: Heather Neil hneil@vhha.com; Vicki Humphreys vhumphreys@vhha.com; Mary O’Connor moconnor@vhha.com; Adrianne Hill ahill@vhha.com Event schedule: - Release Year 1 RFA - 08/10/2026 - ET - Submission Deadline - 09/15/2026 - ET - Awards Announced - 10/30/2026 - ET

This is Virginia's formal application to CMS for the $1B Rural Health Transformation Program (2025-2030), proposing four pillars: technology, workforce, access, and prevention. Major initiatives aim to modernize rural provider infrastructure, build the workforce, improve access via mobile and hybrid models, and support integrated, preventive care for chronic disease and maternal health. Sub-initiative administrators and partners are identified, pending CMS funding approval.

Virginia is advancing the Rural Health Transformation initiative by assessing local needs, sharing best practices, and deploying innovative solutions to improve rural healthcare access and quality. The Department of Medical Assistance Services highlights improvements in postpartum care and crisis response impacting over two million Virginians. Event schedule: - Medicaid members who have received services at Fishing Point Healthcare and its affiliated pharmacies, Fishing Point Healthcare has decided to pause services for Virginia Medicaid members effective , 2026. You can contact the Member Helpline, or if you are enrolled with an MCO, please contact them to assist you in finding an enrolled healthcare provider who meets your needs. - April 15 - Help Us Navigate the Website!

This FAQ provides clarification on eligibility, objectives, and requirements for the Virginia Provider Interoperability RFA under RHTP. It addresses allowable project types, funding areas, partnership documentation, application procedures, and relevant reporting and award terms. The document establishes that network capacity and electronic exchange projects serving rural providers are core priorities, and clarifies applicant and partner roles.

Virginia Medicaid launched Cardinal Care Managed Care, its largest program affecting 1.4 million Virginians and emphasizing member-centered care. Five health plans will serve Medicaid members beginning July 1, 2025, offering enhanced benefits in behavioral health, maternal and child health, and long-term services. The program is centered on improving population health, transparency, and innovation. Key contacts: Cheryl Roberts vamedicaidmediarequests@dmas.virginia.gov Event schedule: - Program Launch - 07/01/2025 - ET - Virginia

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