Statewide Rural Healthcare Assessment

Summary

MSDH seeks vendors to conduct a comprehensive statewide rural healthcare assessment to support the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This assessment will inform capital investments, care gap closure, and long-term strategic improvements for rural access, capacity, and sustainability. Proposals must align with state and CMS priorities and be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include vendors and organizations with experience in healthcare assessment and demonstrated ability to support rural transformation in accordance with the Mississippi RHTP plan.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a detailed, evidence-based project proposal that addresses rural access, capacity, sustainability, and demonstrates alignment with RHTP goals. Funded activities may focus on data gathering, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and actionable recommendations for rural health improvement.

Required attachments

• Detailed Project Proposal
• Budget Plan