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California State Office of Rural Health - HCAI California State Office of Rural Health The California State Office of Rural Health (CalSORH) serves to link rural communities with state and federal resources and collaborates with statewide rural health associations and other public and private agencies to promote rural health services.
CalSORH also provides structure for the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility/Critical Access Hospital (FLEX/CAH) Program, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP), and J-1 Visa Waiver Programs.
Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) # The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a federal initiative designed to strengthen health care in rural communities where access, workforce shortages, and infrastructure gaps create unique challenges. California has been awarded $233.
6 million for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to support rural and frontier communities across the state. Through this funding, HCAI and its partners will begin implementing a shared vision of a connected and resilient rural health system where rural and frontier Californians can access timely, person-centered care closer to home.
Please note : the CalRHT application narratives are currently under review by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the information in the documents linked below may be subject to change pending final CMS award decisions.
See the California Rural Health Transformation Program (CalRHT) resources below: Frequently Asked Questions (March 20, 2026) CalRHT Program Briefing (March 20, 2026) * CalRHT Project Narrative (March 27, 2026) * CalRHT Budget Narrative (March 27, 2026) CalRHT Project Abstract (November 6, 2025) * These documents are currently undergoing accessibility remediation and will be reposted once this process is complete.
For accessibility related questions, please reach out to healthworkforce@hcai. ca. gov with any questions.
The CalRHT program 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 $233,639,308. 46 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of CalRHT and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
CMS Press Release (December 29, 2025) Notice of Award (April 22, 2026) For additional questions contact, CalRHT@hcai. ca. gov Established through H.
R. 1 and signed into law in July 2025, the program created the Rural Health Transformation Fund — a $50 billion investment over five years, available to all 50 states that apply. This funding is not intended to supplement Medicare or Medicaid, but rather to give states the resources to reimagine how rural health care is delivered and financed.
In California, the Department of Healthcare Access and Information’s State Office of Rural Health (CalSORH) is leading the effort. Guided by input from rural health leaders and feedback gathered through broad stakeholder engagement, CalSORH will use this plan to inform long-term investments, partnerships, and policy initiatives aimed at creating sustainable, resilient rural health systems.
California Rural Health Transformation Program (CalRHT) Listening Sessions & Webinars # Please see the dates and times for the upcoming listening sessions and webinars below. For questions, contact CalRHT@hcai. ca.
gov .
Dates and details coming soon # Please see previous recordings and materials below: # Tech Innovation | October 1, 2025 | Recording Workforce Development | October 1, 2025 | Recording Innovative Care | October 2, 2025 | Recording Sustainable Access | October 2, 2025 | Recording Make Rural America Healthy Again | October 3, 2025 | Recording California's J-1 Visa Waiver Program gives priority to applications from primary care physicians who will work in federally designated underserved areas.
Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility/Critical Access Hospital (FLEX/CAH) Program Supports small rural hospitals through the Flex Program annual grant, allowing CalSORH to fund technical assistance, quality assurance studies, network… Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) Grants Grants to support small rural hospitals with the implementation of delivery system changes to help ensure a strong foundation for quality health care to… National Health Service Corps and Nurses Corps The National Health Service Corps and Nurses Corps offer programs that repay part of your school loan debt and scholarships to help you pay for your health… Resources & Information # Please note: the resources provided on this page lead to external, non-HCAI websites.
CMS Rural Health Transformation Webpage Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) Rural Recruitment and Retention Network (3R Net) California State Rural Health Association California Association of Rural Health Clinics National Association of Rural Health Clinics National Association of Community Health Clinics Center for Connected Health Policy Rural Health Research Gateway California Telehealth Resource Center You may directly contact the California State Office of Rural Health (CalSORH) for assistance.
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Song-Brown Primary Care Residency (PCR) 2026 Application is sponsored by California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). The Song-Brown Program funds institutions that train primary care doctors to provide health care in California's medically underserved areas. The program aims to increase the number of primary care providers in California.
Song Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant (FNP & PA) 2026 Application is a grant from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) that funds approved FNP and PA training programs to prepare primary care providers to serve California's medically underserved communities. Funded activities include recruiting and admitting trainees predisposed to working in areas of unmet need, implementing counseling and placement programs for graduates, and providing preceptorship experiences in underserved areas. Eligible applicants are approved FNP and PA training programs located in California. Total estimated funding is approximately $3.93 million, with applications due September 23, 2026.
Song-Brown Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) Training Programs 2026 Application is a grant from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) that funds institutions training certified nurse midwifery students to work in California's medically underserved communities. The program supports training strategies that recruit students predisposed to practice in areas of unmet need, provide counseling and placement programs, and include preceptorship experiences in underserved areas. Eligible applicants are organizations providing graduate medical education training in California, including businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies running approved CNM programs. Applications are due September 23, 2026.