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The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a grant from the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) that funds systemic, long-term improvements to healthcare in rural communities across Missouri. Established by Public Law 119-21, this five-year, $50 billion federal investment addresses hospital closures, healthcare worker shortages, and poor health outcomes in rural areas.
Missouri's DSS leads the state application alongside the Department of Health and Senior Services and Department of Mental Health. Funded activities span five strategic goals: prevention and chronic disease management, rural health network sustainability, healthcare workforce development, community health hubs, and healthcare technology adoption.
Eligible applicants include rural healthcare organizations, hospitals, clinics, community-based organizations, local public health agencies, and other rural health providers in Missouri, with Hub Anchor applicants serving approximately 3–5 county regions. The total Missouri allocation is $216,276,817. 66, with a deadline of June 18, 2026.
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Rural Health Transformation | mydss. mo. gov Rural Health Transformation About the Program A New Era for Rural Health in Missouri: Understanding the Rural Health Transformation Program The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a landmark $50 billion federal investment designed to reshape healthcare in rural communities across America.
1 Established by Public Law 119-21, this five-year program is not a short-term grant but a significant opportunity to build a stronger, more sustainable healthcare system for the future.
1 In Missouri, the Department of Social Services (DSS), through its MO HealthNet Division, is leading the state's application effort in close collaboration with the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH). 3 What is the intention of the program?
For years, rural communities have faced unique healthcare challenges, including hospital closures, shortages of doctors and nurses, and overall poor health outcomes compared to urban areas. 1 The RHTP was created to address these long-standing issues head-on. The program represents a fundamental shift in federal policy.
Instead of providing temporary funds to patch financial holes, it aims to support states in making systemic, long-term changes. The goal is to move from a healthcare system that is struggling to survive in rural areas to one that is innovative, financially stable, and built for lasting success. 1 Strategic Goals The Five Strategic Goals The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined five core goals that guide the RHTP.
These goals provide a clear roadmap for the types of projects Missouri will pursue to transform its rural healthcare landscape. The goal is about stopping people from getting sick before it happens, as well as ensuring appropriate access to early identification and upstream interventions.
It helps with projects that keep us healthy, looking at the main reasons for diseases like diabetes and heart problems, and make it easier to get important services like mental health and care for pregnant women. 1 The goal is to keep rural hospitals and clinics open by encouraging them to work together. This means they will share resources, improve how they operate, and become financially stable.
This way, they can continue to be trusted places for healthcare in their communities. 1 The goal is to help fix the shortage of healthcare workers in rural Missouri. It supports programs that bring in, train, and keep skilled workers, such as doctors, nurses, community health workers, and technicians.
1 The goal is to create a Community Health Hub, which brings hospitals, clinics, and other community leaders together to meet the health needs of their specific community. This will allow hospitals and clinics to get paid to help patients stay healthy in addition to helping treat them when they get sick. 1 The goal is to use new technology to make healthcare better in rural areas.
This means using things like video calls for doctor visits, keeping track of patients from far away, and safely sharing information. This will make healthcare easier and faster for people and doctors in rural areas. 1 Programmatic Activities RHTP Timeline Programmatic Activities RHTP Timeline Note: Dates could be slightly updated as program implementation details are finalized.
Date Event April 17, 2026 Digital Readiness Survey Ends April 22, 2026 RHTP Overview Webinar April 29, 2026 RHTP Hospital Webinar May 6, 2026 RHTP Non-Hospital Providers Webinar May 13, 2026 RHTP Community Organization Webinar May 2026 Release Hub boundary map May - June 2026 Launch ToRCH Care Roadshows May 2026 APM Survey Launch Procurement Activities RHTP Timeline Procurement Activities RHTP Timeline Note: Dates could be slightly updated as program implementation details are finalized.
Date Event April 27, 2026 Publish Horizon 1 application guidance Early May 2026 Launch Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Horizon 1 projects Early May, 2026 Launch Horizon 1 project pre-proposal conference Mid May 2026 Launch Hub Anchor application Mid May 2026 Launch webinar for Hub Anchor Application Support May 2026 Announce Community Information Exchange (CIE) procurement approach May 2026 Announce EMS Grant May 2026 Announce Ambient AI RFI Toolbox of Strategies A Toolbox for Change: How Missouri Can Use RHTP Funds The RHTP provides states with a broad and flexible "toolbox" of approved activities.
To be approved, Missouri's plan must include investments in at least three of the eleven categories below. 1 These categories directly align with the program's five strategic goals. Prevention and Chronic Disease: Funding programs that use evidence-based methods to prevent and manage chronic conditions.
Example: Expanding the use of providers such as Pharmacists, Community Paramedics and Community Health Workers to address chronic diseases at their root cause. Making payments to healthcare providers for services, particularly as part of new, innovative payment models. Example: A new payment model for providers to help prevent diseases at their root cause in addition to treating those conditions.
Promoting technology that patients can use themselves to manage their health. Example: Using the latest technology tools, including Artificial Intelligence, to help predict and manage chronic diseases. Training and Technical Assistance: Helping rural hospitals adopt advanced technologies like remote monitoring, robotics, or artificial intelligence.
Example: Provide training to healthcare workers and others on the latest technology such as Artificial Intelligence to make their more efficient. Recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals in rural areas, with a requirement that they serve in the community for at least five years. Example: Connecting rural high school students who are interested in health care careers with internships and other healthcare related opportunities.
Providing funds for significant upgrades to information technology, including software, hardware, and cybersecurity. Example: Connecting rural healthcare facilities with specialists using telemedicine for complex and urgent medical and behavioral health care. Appropriate Care Availability: Assisting rural communities in determining the right mix of healthcare services they need to be sustainable.
Example: Using a combination of technology such as telemedicine and additional workforce members such as community paramedics and pharmacists to connect patients with the right care at the right time at the right place. Supporting access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Example: Funding the two-year college education for front-line behavioral health workers.
Developing new models of care, including value-based payment arrangements. Example: Establishing local community-based health Hubs across the state in which hospitals, doctors, rural clinics, behavioral health providers and community-based organizations like food pantries and school-based clinics work together to improve the health of their community.
Creating strategic partnerships between rural facilities and other providers to improve quality, financial stability, and access to care. Example: Establishing regional networks run by a collaboration of hospitals, clinics, and behavioral health professionals to coordinate the care most needed in their region. How Much Funding is Available?
How RHTP Funding Works: The Two Streams of Support for Missouri The RHTP will distribute a total of $50 billion nationwide over five federal fiscal years (2026-2030), with $10 billion made available each year. 1 1. Baseline Funding (50% of Total) Half of the program's total funds ($25 billion over five years) are designated as Baseline Funding.
1 This money is divided equally among all states that have an approved application. This provides a stable, predictable funding stream that Missouri can count on each year to form the foundation of its transformation plan. If all 50 states are approved, this would amount to approximately $100 million per state annually.
10 2. Workload Funding (50% of Total) The other half of the program's funds ($25 billion over five years) is designated as Workload Funding. 1 This funding is distributed competitively based on a formula that evaluates two things: a state's level of rural need and the quality of its transformation plan.
1 This creates an opportunity for Missouri to earn significant additional funding by clearly demonstrating its rural health challenges and presenting a thoughtful, strategic, and high-impact plan for the future. How Much Did Missouri Receive? Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved $216,276,817.
66 million in Year 1 (through September 30, 2027) funding for the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), marking a major step forward in strengthening and stabilizing rural health care across the state. The funding launches full implementation of Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Care – Missouri’s statewide transformation strategy.
To view the Year 1 budget narrative and funding breakdown, visit the MO RHTP Year 1 Fund Distribution . Funding Timeline Funding Timeline Funding is awarded in five annual budget periods. A key feature of the program is its flexibility; for each budget period, Missouri will have until the end of the following federal fiscal year (September 30) to spend the awarded funds.
1 For example, funds awarded for the first budget period in early 2026 can be spent until September 30, 2027. This will require careful planning for complex, multi-year projects. For each budget period, recipients will have until the end of the following fiscal year (September 30) to spend awarded funding.
Recap: Budget Period will start on December 31, 2025. The Federal Fiscal Year begins October 1, but the subsequent Budget Period funding for RHTP will be distributed in November of each fiscal year. Key Limitations Prohibited Uses RHTP funds cannot be used for the following: New Construction: Building entirely new facilities is not allowed.
However, funds can be used for renovations, alterations, or equipment upgrades in existing buildings. 1 Supplanting Funds: The money is intended for new or expanded activities. It cannot be used to replace or substitute existing state, local, or private funding for a project that is already underway or budgeted.
1 Duplicating Billable Services: Funds cannot be used to pay for clinical services that are already reimbursable through programs like Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance. The goal is to transform care delivery, not just pay for more of the same services. 1 Lobbying: Federal funds cannot be used for activities designed to influence the passage of legislation or other government actions.
1 Program-Specific Funding Caps CMS has also set limits on how much of a state's annual award can be spent on certain categories. These caps ensure a balanced investment across different aspects of healthcare transformation.
Administrative Costs (State-level program management, oversight) 10% of the state's total annual award 1 Capital Expenditures (Renovations, equipment upgrades) 20% of the state's total annual award 1 Provider Payments (For direct healthcare services not otherwise billable) 15% of the state's total annual award 1 Replacing an Existing Certified EHR System 5% of the state's total annual award 1 "Rural Tech Catalyst Fund" Initiatives (Funding for health tech startups) The lesser of 10% of the annual award or $20 million 1 Calculating Missouri's Award The Federal Scoring Formula The amount of competitive "Workload Funding" Missouri receives each year is determined by a formula that combines two distinct scores.
Understanding this formula is key to maximizing the state's award. Score 1: The Rural Facility and Population Score (The "Need" Score) This score is a snapshot of Missouri's existing rural healthcare needs and challenges. It is calculated by CMS only once at the beginning of the program and will not change over the five years 1 .
It is based on several data-driven factors, including: The total number of people living in rural areas of the state. 1 The number and proportion of rural health facilities, such as Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics. 1 The level of uncompensated care provided by hospitals in the state.
1 The percentage of the state's total population that lives in rural areas. 1 The state's total land area and the presence of very remote "frontier" areas. 1 The percentage of hospitals that receive Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments.
1 Score 2: The Technical Score (The "Plan and Performance" Score) This score measures the quality, strategic vision, and ultimately the performance of Missouri's transformation plan. This score is recalculated by CMS every year based on the state's progress. 1 This annual rescoring is the program's core accountability engine.
It turns the RHTP from a simple grant into a dynamic, performance-based partnership. A typical grant provides funding based on an initial application, with reporting focused mainly on compliance. The RHTP, however, ties future funding directly to present performance.
If Missouri successfully implements its planned initiatives and meets its policy commitments, its Technical Score—and its Workload Funding—can increase in subsequent years. Conversely, a failure to make progress or follow through on commitments can lead to a lower score and reduced funding.
This structure creates a powerful incentive for the state and its partners to not only write a strong plan but to execute it effectively, requiring robust project management and transparent reporting from day one. Vision & Core Objectives Vision Rural Missourians have access to the high-quality care they need, through or from a well-aligned delivery system that is built to last.
DSS is organizing and prioritizing initiatives in the application according to three overarching objectives: Ensure rural Missourians can access primary and behavioral health providers close to home, community-based maternity options, with connections to specialists and complex care enabled by telehealth and provider interoperability Strengthen healthcare quality through integrated care coordination, aligned incentives, and evidence-based practices – so rural Missourians consistently experience seamless, high-value care Strengthen the long-term sustainability of rural providers through targeted investments in infrastructure, adoption of innovative technologies, and payment models that reflect the realities of rural care delivery Initiatives Missouri’s Initiatives Rural Health Network and Hubs Tech and Data Interoperability Rural Health Workforce Pathways Provider Transformation & Sustainability Rural Health Network and Hubs Rural Health Network and Hubs Create community hubs supported by regional networks as the backbone that connects every rural resident to seamless high-quality care through: Access expansion through and beyond traditional providers (e.g., pharmacy, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Mobile Integrated Healthcare–Community Paramedicine (MIH-CP), Local Public Health Agencies (LPHA)) Care coordination integrating physical, behavioral and social health services Technical assistance and programs tailored to local needs Rural Health Workforce Pathways Rural Health Workforce Pathways Create an integrated rural health workforce pipeline that connects education, training, and employment to grow and retain Missouri’s healthcare talent locally, including efforts on: New entry points into health careers through high school, college, and training programs Expanding maternal and behavioral health training opportunities Clinical placement and retention supports across rural communities Tech and Data Interoperability Tech and Data Interoperability Create a statewide backbone for data interoperability that connects hubs, providers, and local partners to coordinate care, including: Community Information Exchange (CIE) for closed-loop referrals and shared care plans Data standards and compliance Public health connectivity Provider Transformation & Sustainability Provider Transformation & Sustainability Ensure the long-term financial, operational, and sustainable future of Missouri’s rural healthcare system through: Strategic infrastructure access modifications Alternative payment innovations Operational innovation and tech-enablement 12/29/2025: MHA applauds Missouri’s $216 million RHTP award 12/29/2025 Press Release: Governor Kehoe Secures More Than $216 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare in Missouri Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP): A Guide for Stakeholders RHTP Application Narrative RHTP Application Summary Presentation Governor Kehoe's RHTP Endorsement Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar, accessed October 15, 2025, https://www.
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senate. gov/download/rural-health-transformation-program_fact-sheet A New Era for Rural Health in Missouri: Understanding the Rural Health Transformation Program The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a landmark $50 billion federal investment designed to reshape healthcare in rural communities across America.
1 Established by Public Law 119-21, this five-year program is not a short-term grant but a significant opportunity to build a stronger, more sustainable healthcare system for the future.
1 In Missouri, the Department of Social Services (DSS), through its MO HealthNet Division, is leading the state's application effort in close collaboration with the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH). 3 For questions about RHTP, email DSS. RHTP@dss.
mo. gov . Upcoming Rural Health News DSS is inviting rural healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to participate in a series of informational webinars supporting Missouri’s implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a major federal initiative designed to strengthen healthcare in rural communities.
As part of this effort, Missouri is launching Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Care, the state’s coordinated model to enhance rural healthcare delivery and improve community outcomes. The webinar series will introduce the ToRCH Care model, outline opportunities for organizations to participate, and preview upcoming leadership roles within the program.
The upcoming webinar series will provide an overview of the ToRCH Care model and outline how organizations can participate, including opportunities to serve in leadership roles. There will be four webinars hosted over the next month. The webinars will include an informational section, dedicated time for Q&A, and a testimonial from current ToRCH pilot partners.
The following webinars are all scheduled on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM CT. The current webinar schedule includes: ToRCH Care program overview webinar Hospital-specific program deep dive Non-hospital clinical providers deep dive (e.g., FQHCs, RHCs, CCBHCs, EMS, pharmacies) Community institutions deep dive (e.g., CBOs, LPHAs) Register online for any webinars you are interested in.
Later webinars for Hub Anchor applicants will be held following the application release, expected early June. To learn more, please access the press release . Upcoming Rural Health Transformation Feedback and Procurement Opportunities The successful implementation of Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program requires an intentionally collaborative planning process with stakeholders and partners.
This page provides information regarding upcoming and open opportunities for this collaboration – through both procurement as well as general feedback. New opportunities will be added to this page throughout the RHT project.
Upcoming RHT Request for Procurement (RFP) Opportunities Social Care Referral Platform / Community Information Exchange Quarter Three 2026 Due to updated Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the contract for Missouri’s SCR/CIE vendor must be finalized and executed no later than September 30, 2026.
Adherence to this deadline is mandatory to retain federal RHTP funding for this award. To meet this expedited timeline while ensuring a lowest and best value determination (per Section 34. 010, RSMo), the Department of Social Services (DSS) will utilize the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint cooperative purchasing agreements.
This approach aligns with CMS’s emphasis on streamlined procurement and timely execution. DSS plans to issue a Competitive Quote (CQ) to qualified vendors currently holding a master agreement under the NASPO Software VAR or NASPO Cloud contracts. The Competitive Quote document will outline: Detailed technical specifications for the SCR/CIE platform.
Specific evaluation criteria and scoring weights. Participation in required technical demonstrations tentatively scheduled for June 23-26, 2026. The responsive and qualified vendor achieving the highest total score based on the established evaluation criteria (including technical demonstration) will be recommended to DSS Leadership and to the DSS Director for approval.
Only vendors with the legal authority to leverage NASPO Master Agreements in the State of Missouri will be considered.
Upcoming General Feedback Opportunities Remote Patient Technology Quarter Two 2026 The Rural Health Transformation Program information provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services 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 $216,276,817. 66, with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Rural healthcare organizations, hospitals, clinics, community-based organizations, local public health agencies, and other rural health providers in Missouri; Hub Anchor applicants must serve approximately 3-5 county regions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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-Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to develop, standardize, and validate new and innovative assays, integrated strategies, or batteries of assays that determine or predict specific organ toxicities (e.g., ocular, dermal, hematotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, gastrointestinal toxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, olfactory loss, bladder toxicity, neurotoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, endocrine toxicity, and pancreatic beta cell toxicity), resulting from both acute and chronic exposures to various chemicals, environmental pollutants, biologics and therapeutic molecules or drugs. In addition, this FOA encourages the development, standardization, and validation of new models of arthritis, convulsion, infection and shock. New approaches for high throughput toxicity screening that involves the use of molecular endpoints, computer modeling, proteomics, genomics and epigenomics and the development of virtual tissues are also encouraged as are development of 3-dimensional organ models for toxicity evaluation. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the SBIR (R43/R44) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-09-007, which encourages applications under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) (R41/R42) grant mechanisms. Funding Opportunity Number: PA-09-006. Assistance Listing: 93.113,93.173,93.361,93.389,93.837,93.846,93.847,93.848,93.849,93.859,93.867. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED,ENV,FN,HL.
Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) cooperative agreement applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to develop new, or to improve existing application(s) of nanotechnology-based therapeutics or/and in vivo diagnostics. This FOA will specifically support pre-clinical optimization and testing of these cancer-relevant nanotechnology applications against the intended cancer type. The proposed projects must be milestone-driven and must be clearly directed toward development of an ultimate commercial product. The outcomes are expected to advance the discovery and pre-clinical optimization phase so that an Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemptions (IDE) application could be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by the end or shortly after completion of the Phase II project period. To facilitate these steps, the NCI will assist the awardees in various ways, including the support through the NCI-sponsored Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory. This FOA will NOT support basic research projects, studies on disease mechanisms, and clinical trials. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the SBIR (U43/U44) cooperative agreement mechanisms for Phase I and Phase II applications. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-10-286. Assistance Listing: 93.393,93.394,93.395,93.396. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ED,HL. Award Amount: Up to $150K per award.