Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is sponsored by Oklahoma State Department of Health. Supports projects aimed at improving health outcomes in rural communities by funding initiatives that address health inequities.

Rural Health Transformation Program Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) <span class=\"intro-text-black\"><b>Oklahoma has officially secured $223,476,948. 62 for the first budget period of a five-year grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), part of a historic $50 billion federal investment authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

</b></span></p>\n<p><b>The five-year program focuses on helping people get the care they need where they live, leading to a healthier, thriving state. </b></p>\n"}}" id="text-b82935d2f8" class="cmp-text"> Oklahoma has officially secured $223,476,948.

62 for the first budget period of a five-year grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), part of a historic $50 billion federal investment authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The five-year program focuses on helping people get the care they need where they live, leading to a healthier, thriving state. Read below to learn what the program means for our state as Oklahoma begins this work.

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gov\">OklahomaRHTP@health. ok. gov</a> </p>\n"}}" id="text-d2f2c25fe8" class="cmp-text"> OklahomaRHTP@health.

ok. gov Find Your Regional Champion Join our RHTP mailing list. Be the first to receive our latest news and events about RHTP.

Join our RHTP mailing list. Be the first to receive our latest news and events about RHTP. You don’t have to repeat your story every time you see a doctor.

When clinics, hospitals and specialists use connected records, your test results, medications and history move with you. That means smoother visits, fewer repeat tests and safer care, even if you need help outside your hometown. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-9c45e675dc" class="cmp-text"> When clinics, hospitals and specialists use connected records, your test results, medications and history move with you.

That means smoother visits, fewer repeat tests and safer care, even if you need help outside your hometown. Care moves faster when it matters most. For stroke, pregnancy complications or mental health emergencies, quick action saves lives.

These investments help rural hospitals connect instantly with specialists so treatment can begin right away. </p>\n"}}" id="text-18faff5c20" class="cmp-text"> For stroke, pregnancy complications or mental health emergencies, quick action saves lives. These investments help rural hospitals connect instantly with specialists so treatment can begin right away.

Getting to appointments is easier. New ride scheduling tools and local driver programs make it simpler to get to care, helping people keep appointments and stay on track with follow-up visits. </p>\n"}}" id="text-bb0b89dd77" class="cmp-text"> New ride scheduling tools and local driver programs make it simpler to get to care, helping people keep appointments and stay on track with follow-up visits.

More care is available close to home. Services like behavioral health care, high-risk pregnancy support and more are available locally through telehealth, shared staff and better technology. </p>\n"}}" id="text-9ed6c10dda" class="cmp-text"> Services like behavioral health care, high-risk pregnancy support and more are available locally through telehealth, shared staff and better technology.

Communities gain more doctors, nurses and counselors. These programs train local students, bring providers to rural towns and support them in staying long term, leading to shorter waits and stronger relationships with care teams.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-6f37d22fbd" class="cmp-text"> These programs train local students, bring providers to rural towns and support them in staying long term, leading to shorter waits and stronger relationships with care teams. Health care spending works smarter. By sharing services, buying together and focusing on value-based care, clinics can operate more efficiently, helping local hospitals stay stable and care remain affordable.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-6ab2584a36" class="cmp-text"> By sharing services, buying together and focusing on value-based care, clinics can operate more efficiently, helping local hospitals stay stable and care remain affordable. Pregnant moms and babies get extra support. Tools like home blood pressure monitoring, telehealth with specialists and better care coordination help spot concerns early and support healthy pregnancies and births.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-e16c2bcc61" class="cmp-text"> Tools like home blood pressure monitoring, telehealth with specialists and better care coordination help spot concerns early and support healthy pregnancies and births. Schools and kids are supported. Investments in physical education, school-based health services and Medicaid billing help schools promote student health while keeping resources focused on learning.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-e5382beb60" class="cmp-text"> Investments in physical education, school-based health services and Medicaid billing help schools promote student health while keeping resources focused on learning. Local hospitals stay strong. With better staffing, technology and coordination, rural hospitals are better positioned to keep their doors open, support local jobs and continue serving their communities.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-bc8e561724" class="cmp-text"> With better staffing, technology and coordination, rural hospitals are better positioned to keep their doors open, support local jobs and continue serving their communities. For people living in rural Oklahoma, this means easier access to care, simpler visits, faster help in emergencies and more services available nearby.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-ef8bd21603" class="cmp-text"> For people living in rural Oklahoma, this means easier access to care, simpler visits, faster help in emergencies and more services available nearby. You don’t have to repeat your story every time you see a doctor. Care moves faster when it matters most.

Getting to appointments is easier. More care is available close to home. Communities gain more doctors, nurses and counselors.

Health care spending works smarter. Pregnant moms and babies get extra support. Schools and kids are supported.

Local hospitals stay strong. Oklahoma RHT Program Engagement Opportunities Events will include updates on the program’s progress and information about how community members, local providers and organizations can participate in the funding process as program implementation continues. Local roadshows will also include a listening session and time for community members to ask questions about the program.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-fe5db60e9a" class="cmp-text"> Events will include updates on the program’s progress and information about how community members, local providers and organizations can participate in the funding process as program implementation continues. Local roadshows will also include a listening session and time for community members to ask questions about the program. <b>August 19, 2026</b><br>\r\n1-2 p.

m. </p>\r\n<p>Southwest Technology Center<br>\r\nAltus, OK </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/RHTPRoadshow-08192026Altus. ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps.

app. goo. gl/omm5hyjT1yQrRwSRA\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-7e87d4d1ec" class="cmp-text"> Southwest Technology Center <b>August 24, 2026</b><br>\r\nNoon - 1 p.

m. </p>\r\n<p>Zoom (Virtual Meeting)</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/RHTPTouchpointWebinar-082426VirtualMeeting. ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.

zoomgov. com/j/1658621796? pwd=aT6z2E4usufossLcj8c1aUULyR6FrV.

1\" target=\"_blank\">Join Zoom Meeting</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-8630510a3d" class="cmp-text"> <b>August 25, 2026</b><br>\r\n2-3 p. m. </p>\r\n<p>Kiamichi Technology Center<br>\r\nAtoka, OK </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/RHTPRoadshow-08252026Atoka.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/3mWTiqcitjaK4mw2A\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-b4b58f7829" class="cmp-text"> Kiamichi Technology Center More dates and locations coming soon. Open to the public. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-d136a10b0f" class="cmp-text"> More dates and locations coming soon.

Open to the public. Rural Regional Reorientation (RRR) Engagement Opportunities RRR Facilitators work with local partners and stakeholders to identify priority needs and guide projects that strengthen access, quality, and sustainability of rural healthcare in Oklahoma. They also ensure that RRR funds and awarded projects are directed toward the greatest needs across rural communities.

</p>\r\n<p>These opportunities are open to all, but we especially encourage participation from local healthcare leaders, county and regional partners, and community stakeholders in RHTP RRR engagement meetings. Collaboration and attendance are vital to shaping priorities and strengthening rural health improvement efforts across Oklahoma.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-17a1a6293d" class="cmp-text"> RRR Facilitators work with local partners and stakeholders to identify priority needs and guide projects that strengthen access, quality, and sustainability of rural healthcare in Oklahoma. They also ensure that RRR funds and awarded projects are directed toward the greatest needs across rural communities.

These opportunities are open to all, but we especially encourage participation from local healthcare leaders, county and regional partners, and community stakeholders in RHTP RRR engagement meetings. Collaboration and attendance are vital to shaping priorities and strengthening rural health improvement efforts across Oklahoma.

\n<tbody><tr><td><p>April 15, 2026 - 1:00-2:00 PM</p>\n<p><b>RHTP Roadshow</b></p>\n<p>Woodward, OK<br>\nHigh Plains Technology Center - Auditorium</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/RHTProgramRoadshow-041526Woodward. ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app.

goo. gl/qWRzqZtBVGMcfcff6\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr><tr><td><p>April 16, 2026 - 1:00-2:00 PM</p>\n<p><b>RHTP Roadshow</b></p>\n<p>Chickasha, OK<br>\nGrady County Fairgrounds - Community Room</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/RHTProgramRoadshow-041626Chickasha.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/fYJidxnHY6eDGjpz8\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr><tr><td><p>April 21, 2026 - 1:00-2:00 PM</p>\n<p><b>RHTP Touchpoint Webinar (Virtual Meeting)</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/RHTProgramTouchpointWebinar-042126VirtualMeeting. ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www. zoomgov.

com/j/1610224069? pwd=f2Bpjh0w27q7A0NjVkgWBrMbOaPTOn.

1\" target=\"_blank\">Join Zoom Meeting</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr></tbody></table>\n<p> </p>\n"}}" id="text-8e9798340d" class="cmp-text"> April 15, 2026 - 1:00-2:00 PM High Plains Technology Center - Auditorium April 16, 2026 - 1:00-2:00 PM Grady County Fairgrounds - Community Room April 21, 2026 - 1:00-2:00 PM RHTP Touchpoint Webinar (Virtual Meeting) Events will include updates on the program’s progress and information about how community members, local providers and organizations can participate in the funding process as program implementation continues.

<a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/RHTP_Flyer_AugustEngagement_Interactive. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Local roadshows</a> will also include a listening session and time for community members to ask questions about the program.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-a0c88a0254" class="cmp-text"> Events will include updates on the program’s progress and information about how community members, local providers and organizations can participate in the funding process as program implementation continues. Local roadshows will also include a listening session and time for community members to ask questions about the program.

\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"col\">Date</th>\n<th>Time</th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Description</th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Location</th>\n</tr><tr><td>August 19, 2026</td>\n<td>1-2 p. m. </td>\n<td>RHTP Roadshow</td>\n<td><p>Altus, OK<br>\nSouthwest Technology Center</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/RHTPRoadshow-08192026Altus.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/omm5hyjT1yQrRwSRA\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr><tr><td>August 24, 2026</td>\n<td>Noon-1 p. m. </td>\n<td>RHTP Touchpoint Webinar</td>\n<td><p>Zoom (Virtual Meeting)</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/RHTPTouchpointWebinar-082426VirtualMeeting.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www. zoomgov. com/j/1658621796?

pwd=aT6z2E4usufossLcj8c1aUULyR6FrV. 1\" target=\"_blank\">Join Zoom Meeting</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr><tr><td>August 25, 2026</td>\n<td>2-3 p. m.

</td>\n<td>RHTP Roadshow</td>\n<td><p>Atoka, OK<br>\nKiamichi Technology Center</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/RHTPRoadshow-08252026Atoka. ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app.

goo. gl/3mWTiqcitjaK4mw2A\">Get Directions</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr></tbody></table>\n"}}" id="text-0736a638bf" class="cmp-text"> Southwest Technology Center Kiamichi Technology Center More dates and locations coming soon. Open to the public.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-df69333567" class="cmp-text"> More dates and locations coming soon. Open to the public. Rural Regional Reorientation (RRR) Engagement Opportunities RRR Facilitators work with local partners and stakeholders to identify priority needs and guide projects that strengthen access, quality, and sustainability of rural healthcare in Oklahoma.

They also ensure that RRR funds and awarded projects are directed toward the greatest needs across rural communities. </p>\r\n<p>These opportunities are open to all, but we especially encourage participation from local healthcare leaders, county and regional partners, and community stakeholders in RHTP RRR engagement meetings.

Collaboration and attendance are vital to shaping priorities and strengthening rural health improvement efforts across Oklahoma. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-7a0c187540" class="cmp-text"> RRR Facilitators work with local partners and stakeholders to identify priority needs and guide projects that strengthen access, quality, and sustainability of rural healthcare in Oklahoma.

They also ensure that RRR funds and awarded projects are directed toward the greatest needs across rural communities. These opportunities are open to all, but we especially encourage participation from local healthcare leaders, county and regional partners, and community stakeholders in RHTP RRR engagement meetings.

Collaboration and attendance are vital to shaping priorities and strengthening rural health improvement efforts across Oklahoma. \r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"col\">Date</th>\r\n<th>Time</th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Description</th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Location</th>\r\n</tr><tr><td>July 27, 2026</td>\r\n<td>11 a. m.

- noon</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Kellyville<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nOsage, Pawnee, Creek, Okmulgee (OSDH District 3 - east side; District 7 - Okmulgee)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Ann Paul</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Kellyville, OK<br>\r\nCreek County Fairgrounds<br>\r\n(Dining/Banquet Hall)</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffKellyville-07272026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/9BR4Vzb1xNpvfTuC6\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>July 27, 2026</td>\r\n<td>noon - 1:00 p.

m. </td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Woodward<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nEllis, Woodward, Woods, Dewey, Custer & Roger Mills (OSDH District 1)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Clark Houser</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Woodward, OK<br>\r\nHigh Plains Technology Center</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffWoodward-07272026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/7R4YGThPz5QCxMmr8\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>July 28, 2026</td>\r\n<td>11:00 a.

m. - 12:00 p. m.

</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Elk City<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nBeckham, Harmon, Greer, Jackson (OSDH District 5)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Tamara Clift</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Elk City, OK<br>\r\nBeckham County Health Department</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffElkCity-07282026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/dczE7c5HFBWU3G3z9\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>July 28, 2026</td>\r\n<td>4-5 p.

m. </td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Lawton<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nTillman, Comanche, Cotton (OSDH District 5), Stephens, Jefferson (OSDH District 8)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Richard Gillespie</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Lawton, OK<br>\r\nThe FISTA</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffLawton-07282026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/X31rWXw7QLi3Gnwr7\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>July 30, 2026</td>\r\n<td>3-4 p.

m. </td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Tahlequah<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nMuskogee, Cherokee, Adair, Sequoyah, Haskell (OSDH District 7)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Melanie McGee</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Tahlequah, OK<br>\r\nCherokee County Health Department</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffTahlequah-07302026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/vFKfxejcSNpkKy77A\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>July 31, 2026</td>\r\n<td>11:30 a.

m. - 12:30 p. m.

</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - McAlester<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nPittsburg, Latimer, Le Flore (OSDH District 9)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Melanie McGee</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>McAlester, OK<br>\r\nPittsburg County Health Department</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffMcAlester-07312026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/oLPR13pNQsAb59TGA\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 3, 2026</td>\r\n<td>11:00 a.

m. - 12:00 p. m.

</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Pryor<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nWashington, Rogers, Craig, Ottawa, Mayes, Delaware, Wagoner, Nowata (OSDH District 4)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Ann Paul</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Pryor, OK<br>\r\nMayes County Fairgrounds</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffPrior-08032026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/miyN9PrqZ91dKr7bA\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 3, 2026</td>\r\n<td>2-3 p.

m.

</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Guymon<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\n<span style=\"color: black;\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Cimarron, Texas, Beaver & Harper (OSDH District 1)</span></p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Clark Houser</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Guymon, OK<br>\r\nTexas County Health Department</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffGuymon-08032026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/zkj3W2HSAzMy6yWy8\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 5, 2026</td>\r\n<td>3-4 p.

m. </td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Anadarko<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nWashita, Kiowa, Caddo (OSDH District 5)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Tamara Clift</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Anadarko, OK<br>\r\nOSU Extension Service Center</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffAnadarko-08052026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/dTVJ8jQTAemtwqQo8\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 6, 2026</td>\r\n<td>3-4 p.

m. </td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Enid<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nAlfalfa, Major, Blaine, Kingfisher, Garfield, Grant, Logan (OSDH District 6 - minus Canadian Co.) </p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Clark Houser</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Enid, OK<br>\r\nGarfield County Health Department</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffEnid-08062026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/Wyh81CaTqeAU6QVW7\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 7, 2026</td>\r\n<td>11:30 a.

m. - 12:30 p. m.

</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Ardmore<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nGarvin, Murray, Pontotoc, Carter, Love (OSDH District 8)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Richard Gillespie</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Ardmore, OK<br>\r\nCarter County Health Department</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffArdmore-08072026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/eJ997uv3Zg8MDHtW6\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 10, 2026</td>\r\n<td>11:30 a.

m. - 12:30 p. m.

</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Norman<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nCanadian (OSDH District 2), Grady, McClain (OSDH District 6), Cleveland (OSDH District 10)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Tamara Clift</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Norman, OK<br>\r\nThe Well</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffNorman-08102026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/AdQsWLuoXUxwQZju6\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 10, 2026</td>\r\n<td>11:00 a.

m. - 12:00 p. m.

</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Stillwater<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nKay, Noble, Payne & Lincoln (OSDH District 3 - west side)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Clark Houser</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Stillwater, OK<br>\r\nFirst Presbyterian Church</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffStillwater-08102026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/WGZfTsiiNMGd4AXf6\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 12, 2026</td>\r\n<td>11:30 a.

m. - 12:30 p. m.

</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Seminole<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nPottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes (OSDH District 6), Okfuskee, McIntosh (OSDH District 7)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Tamara Clift</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Seminole, OK<br>\r\nReynolds Wellness Center</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffSeminole-08122026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/4BzUb59rNxC4LzUQ8\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 13, 2026</td>\r\n<td>3-4 p.

m. </td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Hugo<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nPushmataha, Choctaw, McCurtain (OSDH District 9)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Melanie McGee</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Hugo, OK<br>\r\nKiamichi Technology Center</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffHugo-08132026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/sddWot1kEznT8iC88\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet. com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>August 14, 2026</td>\r\n<td>11:30 a.

m. - 12:30 p. m.

</td>\r\n<td><p><b>RRR Regional Kickoff - Durant<br>\r\n </b><br>\r\nJohnston, Marshall (OSDH District 8), Coal, Atoka, Bryan (OSDH District 9)</p>\r\n<p><b>Facilitator:</b> Melanie McGee</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td><p>Durant, OK<br>\r\nKiamichi Tech - Center for Workforce Advancement</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/calendar-events/rrr/RRRKickoffDurant-08142026.

ics\" target=\"_blank\">Add to Calendar</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://maps. app. goo.

gl/2ut3JLHhQMMHLT9K9\" target=\"_blank\">Get Directions</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://app. smartsheet.

com/b/form/019f8531811b7689ac439b152713692d\" target=\"_blank\">Register</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}" id="text-af869434e2" class="cmp-text"> RRR Regional Kickoff - Kellyville Osage, Pawnee, Creek, Okmulgee (OSDH District 3 - east side; District 7 - Okmulgee) RRR Regional Kickoff - Woodward Ellis, Woodward, Woods, Dewey, Custer & Roger Mills (OSDH District 1) Facilitator: Clark Houser High Plains Technology Center RRR Regional Kickoff - Elk City Beckham, Harmon, Greer, Jackson (OSDH District 5) Facilitator: Tamara Clift Beckham County Health Department RRR Regional Kickoff - Lawton Tillman, Comanche, Cotton (OSDH District 5), Stephens, Jefferson (OSDH District 8) Facilitator: Richard Gillespie RRR Regional Kickoff - Tahlequah Muskogee, Cherokee, Adair, Sequoyah, Haskell (OSDH District 7) Facilitator: Melanie McGee Cherokee County Health Department RRR Regional Kickoff - McAlester Pittsburg, Latimer, Le Flore (OSDH District 9) Facilitator: Melanie McGee Pittsburg County Health Department RRR Regional Kickoff - Pryor Washington, Rogers, Craig, Ottawa, Mayes, Delaware, Wagoner, Nowata (OSDH District 4) RRR Regional Kickoff - Guymon Cimarron, Texas, Beaver & Harper (OSDH District 1) Facilitator: Clark Houser Texas County Health Department RRR Regional Kickoff - Anadarko Washita, Kiowa, Caddo (OSDH District 5) Facilitator: Tamara Clift OSU Extension Service Center RRR Regional Kickoff - Enid Alfalfa, Major, Blaine, Kingfisher, Garfield, Grant, Logan (OSDH District 6 - minus Canadian Co.)

Facilitator: Clark Houser Garfield County Health Department RRR Regional Kickoff - Ardmore Garvin, Murray, Pontotoc, Carter, Love (OSDH District 8) Facilitator: Richard Gillespie Carter County Health Department RRR Regional Kickoff - Norman Canadian (OSDH District 2), Grady, McClain (OSDH District 6), Cleveland (OSDH District 10) Facilitator: Tamara Clift RRR Regional Kickoff - Stillwater Kay, Noble, Payne & Lincoln (OSDH District 3 - west side) Facilitator: Clark Houser First Presbyterian Church RRR Regional Kickoff - Seminole Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes (OSDH District 6), Okfuskee, McIntosh (OSDH District 7) Facilitator: Tamara Clift RRR Regional Kickoff - Hugo Pushmataha, Choctaw, McCurtain (OSDH District 9) Facilitator: Melanie McGee Kiamichi Technology Center RRR Regional Kickoff - Durant Johnston, Marshall (OSDH District 8), Coal, Atoka, Bryan (OSDH District 9) Facilitator: Melanie McGee Kiamichi Tech - Center for Workforce Advancement RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff \n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"col\">Date</th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Description</th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Notes</th>\n</tr><tr><td>July 24, 2026</td>\n<td>RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - Southeast and East Central</td>\n<td><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1212727571/e56fa7ce78? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260724SEandECRegional%20Kickoff. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr><tr><td>July 22, 2026</td>\n<td>RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - SW and Central</td>\n<td><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1212388785/b57b860003? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260722SWandCentralRegionalKickoff. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr><tr><td>July 22, 2026</td>\n<td>RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - South Central</td>\n<td><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1212385187/c0d5ec44e0? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260722SCRegionalKickoff. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr><tr><td>July 21, 2026</td>\n<td>RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - Northeast</td>\n<td><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1211773268/e751c5cac6? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260721NERegionalKickoff. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr><tr><td>July 21, 2026</td>\n<td>RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - NW and North Central</td>\n<td><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1211818468/3b5f19c275? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260721NWandNCRegionalKickoff.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr></tbody></table>\n"}}" id="text-1dcfe1c9df" class="cmp-text"> RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - Southeast and East Central RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - SW and Central RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - South Central RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - Northeast RRR Regional Virtual Kickoff - NW and North Central Southeast and East Central Virtual Kickoff <b>July 24, 2026</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1212727571/e56fa7ce78? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260724SEandECRegional%20Kickoff. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-458bf86ce2" class="cmp-text"> Southwest and Central Virtual Kickoff <b>July 22, 2026</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1212388785/b57b860003? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260722SWandCentralRegionalKickoff. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-1dd7a1a168" class="cmp-text"> South Central Virtual Kickoff <b>July 22, 2026</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1212385187/c0d5ec44e0? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260722SCRegionalKickoff. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-9b6c217899" class="cmp-text"> NW and North Central Virtual Kickoff <b>July 21, 2026</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1211818468/3b5f19c275? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260721NWandNCRegionalKickoff. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-f52f35802d" class="cmp-text"> <b>July 21, 2026</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1211773268/e751c5cac6? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/20260721NERegionalKickoff. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-96a29c91a4" class="cmp-text"> <b>June 17, 2026</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1202246146/dfbf4c59e4? share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/webinar/20260617%20RHTP%20Virtual%20Touchpoint%20vFinal. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-3162aa71b8" class="cmp-text"> <b>April 21, 2026</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1185266303/31d6a16023? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/webinar/20260421%20RHTP%20Virtual%20Touchpoint%20vFinal. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-e3a5191d76" class="cmp-text"> <b>February 12, 2026</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo.

com/1164481707? share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/webinar/20260212_RHTP_Touchpoint_Presentation.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-2ca65c690e" class="cmp-text"> Oklahoma RHTP Touchpoint Webinar \r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"col\">Date</th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Description</th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Notes</th>\r\n</tr><tr><td>June 17, 2026</td>\r\n<td>RHTP Touchpoint Webinar</td>\r\n<td><ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo. com/1202246146/dfbf4c59e4?

share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/webinar/20260617%20RHTP%20Virtual%20Touchpoint%20vFinal. pdf\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>April 21, 2026</td>\r\n<td>RHTP Touchpoint Webinar</td>\r\n<td><ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo. com/1185266303/31d6a16023?

share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/webinar/20260421%20RHTP%20Virtual%20Touchpoint%20vFinal. pdf\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>February 12, 2026</td>\r\n<td>RHTP Touchpoint Webinar</td>\r\n<td><ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo. com/1164481707?

share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/webinar/20260212_RHTP_Touchpoint_Presentation. pdf\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}" id="text-5e0453e494" class="cmp-text"> <b>June 17, 2026</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo. com/1202246146/dfbf4c59e4?

share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/webinar/20260617%20RHTP%20Virtual%20Touchpoint%20vFinal. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-8e5d2ce168" class="cmp-text"> <b>April 21, 2026</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo. com/1185266303/31d6a16023?

share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/webinar/20260421%20RHTP%20Virtual%20Touchpoint%20vFinal. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-2f8fa348f7" class="cmp-text"> <b>February 12, 2026</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://vimeo. com/1164481707?

share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\">Recording</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/webinar/20260212_RHTP_Touchpoint_Presentation. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Presentation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-2f6146c420" class="cmp-text"> What does RHTP mean for Oklahoma? This funding brings new resources to rural communities statewide.

It supports easier access to care, stronger community partnerships, more local health workers and modern technology that helps providers connect and coordinate.

</p>\n<p>If you live in rural Oklahoma, this initiative shows up in real, everyday ways:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Care is available closer to home</li>\n<li>Access to care is easier with ride assistance, mobile clinics, and virtual visits</li>\n<li>Emergencies are treated faster</li>\n<li>Pregnant moms and babies get extra support closer to home</li>\n<li>Behavioral health services are easier to access</li>\n<li>Local hospitals and clinics are more likely to stay open and will operate with new technology</li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-bbad996c43" class="cmp-text"> This funding brings new resources to rural communities statewide.

It supports easier access to care, stronger community partnerships, more local health workers and modern technology that helps providers connect and coordinate.

If you live in rural Oklahoma, this initiative shows up in real, everyday ways: Care is available closer to home Access to care is easier with ride assistance, mobile clinics, and virtual visits Emergencies are treated faster Pregnant moms and babies get extra support closer to home Behavioral health services are easier to access Local hospitals and clinics are more likely to stay open and will operate with new technology Make rural America healthy again Support rural health innovations and new access points to promote preventative health and address root causes of diseases.

Projects will use evidence-based, outcomes-driven interventions to improve disease prevention, chronic disease management, behavioral health, and prenatal care. </p>\n"}}" id="text-7661386608" class="cmp-text"> Support rural health innovations and new access points to promote preventative health and address root causes of diseases.

Projects will use evidence-based, outcomes-driven interventions to improve disease prevention, chronic disease management, behavioral health, and prenatal care. Help rural providers become long-term access points for care by improving efficiency and sustainability.

With RHTP support, rural facilities work together—or with high-quality regional systems—to share or coordinate operations, technology, primary and specialty care, and emergency services. </p>\n"}}" id="text-d181bdf371" class="cmp-text"> Help rural providers become long-term access points for care by improving efficiency and sustainability.

With RHTP support, rural facilities work together—or with high-quality regional systems—to share or coordinate operations, technology, primary and specialty care, and emergency services. Attract and retain a high-skilled health care workforce by strengthening recruitment and retention of healthcare providers in rural communities.

Help rural providers practice at the top of their license and develop a broader set of providers to serve a rural community’s needs, such as community health workers, pharmacists, and individuals trained to help patients navigate the healthcare system.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-c1864f7a91" class="cmp-text"> Attract and retain a high-skilled health care workforce by strengthening recruitment and retention of healthcare providers in rural communities.

Help rural providers practice at the top of their license and develop a broader set of providers to serve a rural community’s needs, such as community health workers, pharmacists, and individuals trained to help patients navigate the healthcare system.

Oklahoma envisions a future where every community—no matter how small or remote—has access to high-quality, locally grounded care that is connected through technology, supported by regional collaboration, and sustained by a strong rural workforce. Rural healthcare will remain financially stable, driven by innovation, and resilient for future generations.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-6cb631707a" class="cmp-text"> Oklahoma envisions a future where every community—no matter how small or remote—has access to high-quality, locally grounded care that is connected through technology, supported by regional collaboration, and sustained by a strong rural workforce. Rural healthcare will remain financially stable, driven by innovation, and resilient for future generations.

Spark the growth of innovative care models to improve health outcomes, coordinate care, and promote flexible care arrangements. Develop and implement payment mechanisms incentivizing providers or Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to reduce health care costs, improve quality of care, and shift care to lower cost settings.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-79095cd0a7" class="cmp-text"> Spark the growth of innovative care models to improve health outcomes, coordinate care, and promote flexible care arrangements. Develop and implement payment mechanisms incentivizing providers or Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to reduce health care costs, improve quality of care, and shift care to lower cost settings.

Foster use of innovative technologies that promote efficient care delivery, data security, and access to digital health tools by rural facilities, providers, and patients.

Projects support access to remote care, improve data sharing, strengthen cybersecurity, and invest in emerging technologies</p>\n"}}" id="text-6435c5ed6c" class="cmp-text"> Foster use of innovative technologies that promote efficient care delivery, data security, and access to digital health tools by rural facilities, providers, and patients.

Projects support access to remote care, improve data sharing, strengthen cybersecurity, and invest in emerging technologies Oklahoma’s Six RHTP Initiatives These areas reflect required federal programming and are the foundation of the state’s transformation plan.

Details about each initiative and programs receiving funding can be viewed in the <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/RHTP_InitiativeFundingSummary. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">RHTP Initiatives Summary Packet. </a></p>\n"}}" id="text-a2f25a9ee6" class="cmp-text"> These areas reflect required federal programming and are the foundation of the state’s transformation plan.

Details about each initiative and programs receiving funding can be viewed in the RHTP Initiatives Summary Packet. Innovating the Care Model Growing the Next-Gen of Rural Talent Facilitating Regional Collaboration Building Health Data Utility Innovating the Care Model Bringing care closer to home. This includes telehealth, transportation support, expanded care teams and investments in local health infrastructure.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-b8d3a8ee88" class="cmp-text"> Bringing care closer to home. This includes telehealth, transportation support, expanded care teams and investments in local health infrastructure. Strengthening community-led prevention and wellness.

This includes chronic disease prevention and management programs and supports that help people stay healthy. </p>\n"}}" id="text-8c061f2f2a" class="cmp-text"> Strengthening community-led prevention and wellness. This includes chronic disease prevention and management programs and supports that help people stay healthy.

Growing the Next Generation of Rural Talent Building a stronger workforce pipeline. This includes “grow your own” initiatives, training placements and recruitment efforts that bring more providers to rural communities. </p>\n"}}" id="text-f565073666" class="cmp-text"> Building a stronger workforce pipeline.

This includes “grow your own” initiatives, training placements and recruitment efforts that bring more providers to rural communities. Facilitating Regional Collaboration Helping local partners share resources and work together on operations, technology and coordinated care. </p>\n"}}" id="text-b51417d035" class="cmp-text"> Helping local partners share resources and work together on operations, technology and coordinated care.

Supporting the transition to value-based care through technical assistance, infrastructure development and quality incentive programs. </p>\n"}}" id="text-3fcae43dd8" class="cmp-text"> Supporting the transition to value-based care through technical assistance, infrastructure development and quality incentive programs.

Building Health Data Utility Investing in technology that improves data sharing and care coordination, including EHR upgrades, interoperability and advanced analytics tools. </p>\n"}}" id="text-9c4fc00ab1" class="cmp-text"> Investing in technology that improves data sharing and care coordination, including EHR upgrades, interoperability and advanced analytics tools.

How Oklahoma Shaped the Plan The RHTP plan reflects extensive outreach across the state to better understand needs, priorities and opportunities.

</p>\n<p><b>Engagement included: </b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>More than 400 responses to a statewide Request for Information </li>\n<li>Four listening sessions in regional communities </li>\n<li>Input from provider and professional associations </li>\n<li>Tribal consultation with more than 60 representatives </li>\n<li>Over 40 interviews with rural providers, educators, community groups and experts </li>\n<li>A cross-agency State Steering Committee that guided strategy and alignment </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Local voices highlighted clear challenges: limited workforce, technology gaps, transportation barriers, chronic disease pressures and the need for more coordinated care.

These insights shaped every part of Oklahoma’s application and final plan. </p>\n"}}" id="text-8976c88dac" class="cmp-text"> The RHTP plan reflects extensive outreach across the state to better understand needs, priorities and opportunities.

More than 400 responses to a statewide Request for Information Four listening sessions in regional communities Input from provider and professional associations Tribal consultation with more than 60 representatives Over 40 interviews with rural providers, educators, community groups and experts A cross-agency State Steering Committee that guided strategy and alignment Local voices highlighted clear challenges: limited workforce, technology gaps, transportation barriers, chronic disease pressures and the need for more coordinated care.

These insights shaped every part of Oklahoma’s application and final plan. Committed to Long-Term Sustainability RHTP is a five-year federal investment, but Oklahoma has designed every initiative with long-term impact in mind. </p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1.

125rem; letter-spacing: 0. 43px;\">Sustainability strategies include: </b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Billable services </li>\n<li>Provider-assumed costs </li>\n<li>Ongoing government funding </li>\n<li>Private funding </li>\n<li>One-time payments that support durable improvements </li>\n</ul>\n<p>The goal is for communities to benefit long after this federal grant period ends, achieving a true rural health transformation.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-7e638574ca" class="cmp-text"> RHTP is a five-year federal investment, but Oklahoma has designed every initiative with long-term impact in mind. Sustainability strategies include: Ongoing government funding One-time payments that support durable improvements The goal is for communities to benefit long after this federal grant period ends, achieving a true rural health transformation.

\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/07-10-26%20RHTP%20Legislative%20Quarterly%20Report_Q2. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Q2 Legislative Quarterly Report</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/06-03-26%20RHTP%20Legislative%20Quarterly%20Report_Q1.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Q1 Legislative Quarterly Report</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/Budget%20Narrative. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Budget Narrative</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/Project%20Narrative.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Project Narrative</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/RHTP_QuickSummary. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Program Quick Summary</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/RHTP_Flyer_AugustEngagement_Interactive. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Upcoming Engagement Opportunities</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.

pulsara. com/State_OK_3i5x6j\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma Pulsara Resources</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-c6029bae49" class="cmp-text"> Q2 Legislative Quarterly Report Q1 Legislative Quarterly Report Upcoming Engagement Opportunities Oklahoma Pulsara Resources <b>Email</b>: <a href=\"mailto:OklahomaRHTP@health. ok.

gov\">OklahomaRHTP@health. ok. gov</a> </p>\n"}}" id="text-11f3a55c93" class="cmp-text"> Email : OklahomaRHTP@health.

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