Vermont

The Trump Administration announced $11.7 million under RHTP to expand access, improve patient care facilities, and strengthen rural health. Vermont is dedicating $9 million specifically for tuition benefits to healthcare professionals in underserved areas.

The GMCB approved FY27 hospital budgets for 14 Vermont community hospitals, imposing statewide reductions in commercial rates and net patient revenue to improve affordability. A new working group will increase transparency for medical education funding. FY27 decisions support rural hospital transformation and system sustainability. Key contacts: Kristen LaJeunesse kristen.lajeunesse@vermont.gov Event schedule: - Budget Decisions Completed - 09/14/2026 - Green Mountain Care Board - Hospital FY27 Budgets Begin - 10/01/2026 - All Vermont Community Hospitals

Vermont is soliciting applications under CMS Notice of Award #RHTCMS332047-01-00 to expand Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) training in rural areas. Applicants must submit a risk assessment and detailed work plan, including sustainability and performance targets. This program aims to address rural healthcare workforce shortages and improve care quality. Event schedule: - Application Due - 04/10/2026 - 4:30 PM ET

This addendum updates the timeline for Vermont's Rural Health Transformation Program subrecipient grant competition, establishing two application rounds for rural healthcare provider transformation funding. The grant periods range from 10 to 11 months, starting in September or October 2026 and ending July 30, 2027. Extensions beyond Year 1 are possible with AHS and CMS approval. Event schedule: - Application Posted (Round 1) - June 19, 2026 - Deadline for Questions (Round 1) - June 26, 2026 - Application Deadline (Round 1) - July 17, 2026 - Commencement of Grant Agreement (Round 1) - September 1, 2026 - Application Deadline (Round 2) - August 17, 2026 - Commencement of Grant Agreement (Round 2) - October 1, 2026

Vermont's application details an ambitious transformation of rural health care through 30 proposed initiatives and grant programs targeting regionalization, integrated shared service platforms, stronger primary care, and major investments in rural provider and workforce development. The state will fund both service delivery reforms and physical facility and IT modernization, emphasizing EMS/paramedicine, mobile units, analytics, telehealth, housing, workforce pipelines, and more. Large-scale system assessment, independent evaluation, and insurance competition/transparency strategies ensure a data-driven, accountable transformation.

Vermont submitted its Rural Health Transformation Fund application for federal funding covering 2026-2030. The application focuses on strengthening rural health networks through coordination, technology sharing, workforce support, and affordability. Exact award amounts are yet to be determined by federal review.

Summary document linking to Vermont RHTP application and related resources, no explicit award details provided.

This progress report details significant organizational restructuring at University of Vermont Health Network, resulting in $8.1 million in annual savings, as well as the commissioning of two consultant studies to optimize clinical operations and forecast fiscal sustainability. It also recounts ongoing negotiations to implement value-based care contracts with BCBS VT and the state's effort to address affordability, quality, and population health. The Liaison Team continues to oversee progress, aiming to inform and guide Vermont's rural health transformation strategy. Event schedule: - Consultant studies begin - 01/01/2026 - Consultant studies complete - 03/31/2026 - Liaison Team project completion estimated - Fall 2026

Vermont is advancing a statewide rural health transformation strategy under Act 68 of 2025, building on prior community engagement and legislative mandates. Fourteen hospitals are engaged in shared services, care shifts to appropriate settings, analytics, and service line optimization. The state is broadening efforts to include primary care and community provider transformation, aiming for a sustainable, equitable rural health system.

The program is awarded $195 million over a five-year period and administered by the Vermont Agency of Human Services. It focuses on implementing systemic changes to improve rural health outcomes across the state, leveraging federal discretionary funding.

This reference file lists executed agreements and contracts related to the Vermont Rural Health Transformation Program's year-one procurements and grants, each targeted to improvement, innovation, and modernization in rural health care. The included opportunities indicate robust activity spanning facility upgrades, workforce development, health IT, telehealth, and clinical transformation projects. It serves as an audit trail and contextual backbone for awarded RHTP initiatives but does not announce awards or funding totals directly. Event schedule: - Vermont Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program -- Year 1 Executed Agreements and Contracts. Updated as of , 2026. - September 11 - This is a partial and ongoing list and does not represent the full Year 1 awards or...

This document is an addendum to the Vermont Rural Health Transformation Program subrecipient grant regarding telehealth technology adoption, specifying corrections and compliance updates.