Rural Health Innovation Catalyst (Discontinued)

Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) - Health Tech Innovation is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Health (Administered by CMS). This program, part of a larger federal initiative administered by states, focuses on fostering the use of innovative technologies to promote efficient care delivery, data security, and access to digital health tools in rural facilities, for providers, and for patients. Projects support access to remote care, improve data sharing, strengthen cybersecurity, and invest in emerging technologies, including AI.

CMS Rural Health Transformation Program is sponsored by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Tennessee Department of Health (TDH). A major federal initiative designed to strengthen rural health systems across all 50 states. Tennessee is participating to improve access, quality, workforce stability, innovation, and technology in rural communities.

Rural Tech Catalyst Fund is sponsored by Various State Governments (e.g., Alaska, Alabama, South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, Nebraska, Tennessee, Connecticut) as part of their Rural Health Transformation Fund allocation. The Rural Tech Catalyst Fund diverts a portion of states' Rural Health Transformation Fund allocation to technology companies. This initiative aims to find innovative solutions to challenges unique to rural hospitals, such as technologies for remote, roadless settings (e.