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Program Overview
The California Rural Health Transformation (CalRHT) Program is in early implementation, administered by the Department of Health Care Access and Information with CMS oversight. It aims to build a connected and resilient rural health system focused on workforce development, recruitment and retention, technology and EHR modernization, regional collaboration, and community engagement. Current activities include phased grant funding for workforce expansion, technology upgrades, care model improvements, and engagement through Council-led webinars and stakeholder meetings to guide initiatives and monitor progress. Program efforts are guided by a structured plan tracking key initiatives and strategic goals. Current structured plan tracks 12 key initiatives and 12 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across California — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (58)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 9,808,667 | 13.7% | 10.1% |
| San Diego County | 3,288,774 | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| Orange County | 3,165,820 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| Riverside County | 2,478,600 | 10.6% | 8.1% |
| San Bernardino County | 2,197,104 | 13.3% | 10.6% |
| Santa Clara County | 1,902,047 | 7.1% | 4.4% |
| Alameda County | 1,649,473 | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| Sacramento County | 1,594,006 | 12.5% | 9.1% |
| Contra Costa County | 1,165,012 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Fresno County | 1,016,725 | 18.3% | 14.3% |
| Kern County | 915,075 | 19.1% | 15.3% |
| Ventura County | 837,469 | 9.3% | 6.6% |
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CA - 2026 - California RHT (CalRHT) Program Overview
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859,372 rural residents
The CalRHT program remains in the implementation phase, with California actively issuing and accepting applications for multiple grant opportunities. Core initiatives, including workforce recruitment and retention, have had application periods with several awards and launches underway, though at present there are no open calls for submissions. Grant review processes and implementation activities continue, supporting rural healthcare workforce, maternal health, and access priorities. State opportunities: 6 total (6 past/closed), $118.7M listed funding. Key opportunities: CalRHT Workforce Development Recruitment and Retention Program (WDRR); CalRHT Accelerator Partners RFA (Initiative One: Transformative Care Model); Distressed Hospital Small Grant Program. Strategy alignment: supports workforce, maternal health, care access priorities.
California’s Rural Health Transformation Program (CalRHT) continues its phased, regionally-driven modernization of rural health delivery under the Department of Health Care Access and Information, in alignment with CMS guidance. The program remains rooted in provider integration, workforce strengthening, targeted grant funding, and modernizing care models, with sustained engagement through the Rural Health Policy Council. Recent cycles reinforce milestone-based, phased grants and financial interventions for financially distressed hospitals alongside EHR modernization. Policy council meetings and specific grant cycles anchor continuous partner participation and timely implementation.
Model
Regional and rural collaboratives receive phased investments focused on Transformative Care Model adoption, Workforce Development, and Technology & Tools, to support provider integration, facility upgrades, electronic health record (EHR) modernization, and rural hospital stabilization. Milestone-based payments, technical assistance, and policy council engagement remain central, coordinated by HCAI to address access, capacity, and sustainability.
Key Initiatives (12)
Timeline: Budget Period 1: January–October 2026; phased regional and statewide rollout through 2030; Distressed Hospital Loan Program sunsets December 31, 2031; seismic compliance and facility upgrades align with state and federal deadlines.
Rural communities face unique barriers including workforce shortages and infrastructure gaps limiting timely care.
Recruitment and retention of healthcare providers is a critical challenge affecting rural healthcare delivery.
Outdated health technology and inadequate facilities remain obstacles for rural health care delivery.
CA - 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions
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CA - 2026 - California RHT (CalRHT) Program Briefing
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CA - 2026 - California RHTP
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CA - 2026 - California RHT (CalRHT) Program Briefing (California-Rural-Health-Transformation-Program-Briefing-March-2026)
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CA - 2026 - CalRHT Program FAQ and Guidance – Initiatives, Application Process, Funding, and Community Engagement
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CA - 2026 - CalRHT Workforce Development Recruitment and Retention Program Grant Guide 2026
WDRR Grant Guide
CA - 2026 - Workforce Development Recruitment and Retention (WDRR) Program Frequently Asked Questions
WDRR FAQs
CA - 2026 - Budget Template
WDRR Budget Template
CA - 2026 - Workplan Template
WDRR Workplan Template
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CA - 2026 - CalRHT EHR Modernization RFA Federal Fiscal Year 2026-27
Request for Applications (RFA)
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) — CalRHT (California Rural Health Transformation Program)
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CA - 2026 - CalRHT Expand and Support Rural Workforce Capacity RFA Federal Fiscal Year 2026-27
Request for Applications (RFA)
| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026 | Small rural hospitals in Alabama Funds to help small rural hospitals in Alabama maintain their workforce, sustain essential services, and strengthen access to care. | $25.0M | Workforce | |
| 2026-2027 | 16 Strategically Located Rural Hospitals (unnamed, subrecipient group) Grants for approximately 16 rural hospitals facing financial and operational challenges. Provides upfront funding paired with 5-year transformation plans modeled on RHTP to address solvency, modernize billing, adopt sustainable staffing models, participate in regional network models, and strengthen community partnerships. | $35.0M | Flex Fund | |
| 2025 | El Centro Regional Medical Center Provides one-time grant funding to financially distressed hospitals to prevent closure, based on criteria including cash-on-hand and payor mix. | $11.0M | Flex Fund | |
| 2025 | Watsonville Community Hospital Provides one-time grant funding to financially distressed hospitals to prevent closure, based on criteria including cash-on-hand and payor mix. | $10.6M | Flex Fund | |
| 2025 | Palo Verde Hospital Provides one-time grant funding to financially distressed hospitals to prevent closure, based on criteria including cash-on-hand and payor mix. | $3.0M | Flex Fund | |
| 2025 | Southern Inyo Healthcare District Provides one-time grant funding to financially distressed hospitals to prevent closure, based on criteria including cash-on-hand and payor mix. | $400K | Flex Fund |
HRSA announced over $100 million in new investments, including $25 million specifically for Alabama small rural hospitals to maintain workforce and services. Additional funding is directed to rural residency programs, telehealth, and dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. HRSA celebrated ongoing improvements in maternal health, and telehealth leadership received national recognition. Event schedule: - HRSA Grand Rounds - Inaugural Session - October 7, 2026 - Virtual webinar - Tribal Advisory Council Nomination Deadline - 09/30/2026
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Governor Green announced a $58 million federal investment to enhance rural healthcare across Hawaiʻi. The funding is intended to strengthen healthcare services and infrastructure for rural communities.
Governor Green announced a $58 million federal RHTP award to improve rural healthcare in Hawaiʻi. The funding supports efforts to strengthen rural health infrastructure and services statewide.
Governor Josh Green announced $58 million in federal funding through RHTP to enhance healthcare access in rural Hawai‘i. The investment supports strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure and improving service delivery.
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The CalRHT WDRR application offers $54.17 million in Period 1 to strengthen and sustain California's rural health workforce through recruitment, retention, and training. Maximum awards are $1 million per facility or $2 million per consortium, targeting rural hospitals, CAHs, tribal health centers, FQHCs, and rural health clinics. Applicants must align funds to priority care professions, support collaborative workforce models, and improve training capacity. Key contacts: Jennifer Hernandez info@calruralhealth.org; Libby Abbott info@calruralhealth.org; Hovik Khosrovian info@calruralhealth.org Event schedule: - Application Open - 07/31/2026 - Application Portal - Application Close - 08/31/2026 - Application Portal - Awards Executed - September/October 2026
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This is a structured assessment tool required for all California Rural Health Transformation (CalRHT) EHR Modernization Grant subrecipients. It covers six core domains: leadership, workforce, workflow, technology, data/interoperability, and finance. The tool helps clinics identify critical readiness gaps and develop concrete action plans before and during EHR adoption.
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California received over $200 million to launch the CalRHT Program as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, positioning the state for major rural health system innovation. The CalRHT Council convened for the first time, focusing on access, workforce, equity, sustainability, and specific health needs such as maternal mental health and pharmacy access. Input from over 1,600 stakeholders shaped program priorities, with an emphasis on ongoing partner engagement, reducing barriers for rural providers, and evidencing practical, community-driven strategies. Event schedule: - Year 1 funds must be obligated by - 10/30/2026 - Funds must be used by - 09/30/2027 - Budget Year 1 report/Budget Year 2 application due - 08/31/2026
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California established the Distressed Hospital Loan Program in 2023 to offer $150 million in zero-interest loans to financially distressed hospitals to support turnaround efforts. The program includes monitoring hospital financial health via quarterly data reporting and is administered jointly by HCAI and CHFFA.
The California Rural Health Transformation Program proposes to create a network of regional care collaboratives focused on improving access and quality of rural health care. It emphasizes workforce development, technology modernization, and financial stability to enhance local health outcomes across primary, maternity, chronic disease, and specialty care.
California received $233.6 million in federal RHTP Year 1 funding to launch the CalRHT initiative, focused on building a connected and resilient rural health system. The first year priorities include developing regional Rural Collaboratives, workforce expansion, EHR modernization, and launching new sub-grant programs for rural partners. Over 1,600 stakeholders, including hospitals, clinics, tribal and community organizations, identified access, workforce stability, telehealth, and financial solvency as primary needs. Key contacts: Jennifer Hernandez CalRHT@hcai.ca.gov; Michael Valle CalRHT@hcai.ca.gov; Lemeneh Tefera CalRHT@hcai.ca.gov Event schedule: - Transformative Care Model: Accelerator Partners Application Opens - 07/15/2026 - Transformative Care Model: Accelerator Partners Application Deadline - 08/14/2026 - Transformative Care Model: Expand and Support Rural Workforce Application Opens - 07/15/2026 - Transformative Care Model: Expand and Support Rural Workforce Application Deadline - 08/14/2026 - Technology & Tools: EHR Modernization Application Opens - 07/20/2026 - Technology & Tools: EHR Modernization Application Deadline - 08/21/2026 - Workforce Development Recruitment & Retention Application Opens - 07/31/2026 - Workforce Development Recruitment & Retention Application Deadline - 08/31/2026
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CalSORH serves as a link between rural communities and state/federal resources, collaborates with rural health associations, and provides technical assistance and quality assurance support to small rural hospitals. The J-1 Visa Waiver Program prioritizes primary care physicians serving federally designated underserved areas. Multiple workforce and improvement initiatives support rural hospital transformation in California. Key contacts: CalSORH@hcai.ca.gov
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Hawaiʻi received a $58 million federal investment under the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve access to rural healthcare.
CalRHT is led by the Department of Health Care Access and Information with CMS oversight and implements a connected, resilient rural health system to ensure timely, person-centered care closer to home. The program focuses on innovative, state-driven solutions to reimagine rural healthcare delivery and financing.
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Program funds must be used by
09/30/2027
Awardees must use funds by
09/30/2027
Required authority verification deadline
06/30/2026
Unencumbered funds revert to General Fund
10/30/2026
Year 1 funds obligated
08/31/2026
Budget Year 1 report and Budget Year 2 application due to CMS
Summer 2026
Release Request for Applications
Summer 2026
CalRHT awardees submit applications for CMS review
Summer-Fall 2026
CMS authorizes fund use for grant subawards
Summer-Fall 2026
CalRHT begins disbursement of grants
08/31/2026
Budget Year 1 report and Budget Year 2 application due to CMS
07/31/2026
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CA - 2026 - CalRHT Expand and Support Rural Workforce Capacity RFA
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California was awarded over $233 million for Budget Period 1 (FY2026) under the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program, the third-highest state award. The CalRHT program will invest in modernizing rural health care through workforce recruitment, care model innovation, regional collaboratives, and technology expansion, aiming for improved access and sustainability. Stakeholder engagement revealed priorities around workforce, primary and maternal care, financial sustainability, and technology.
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California received a $233.6 million cooperative agreement from CMS under the Rural Health Transformation Program, with the program aiming to fund innovative solutions for rural and frontier health care. The cooperative agreement funds will mainly flow to contracts and personnel supporting rural health systems transformation. As of this award, all contractual fund restrictions have been lifted for the program. Key contacts: Hovik Khosrovian hovik.khosrovian@hcai.ca.gov; Chris Clark christopher.clark@cms.hhs.gov; Stephanie Magill stephanie.magill1@cms.hhs.gov; Shamia Cunningham Event schedule: - Federal Award Date - 03/31/2026 - Budget Period Start - 12/29/2025 - Budget Period End - 10/30/2026 - Period of Performance End - 10/30/2030
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This guide describes California's CalRHT Workforce Development Recruitment and Retention (WDRR) grant program, which provides $54,170,000 in 2026 for organizational recruitment and retention of rural health professionals. Eligible organizations include rural hospitals, clinics, Tribal health entities, and regional collaboratives. Bonuses of up to $150,000 per provider are available for a five-year service commitment; a total of up to 40 organizations and 400 health professionals may be awarded. Key contacts: info@calruralhealth.org; info@calruralhealth.org Event schedule: - Application opens - July 31, 2026 - Application closes - August 31, 2026 - Required authority verification deadline - September 30, 2027 - RFA release date - 2026-07-31 - America/Los_Angeles - Application window opens - 2026-07-31 - America/Los_Angeles - Application window closes - 2026-08-31 - America/Los_Angeles - Completeness review complete - 2026-09-30 - America/Los_Angeles - Award notifications issued - 2026-09-30 - America/Los_Angeles
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The CalRHT EHR Modernization Grant makes $11.65 million available for rural hospitals, clinics, and other eligible organizations in California to modernize their electronic health record systems in Budget Period 1. Applicants may request up to $2 million per award, with a strong emphasis on co-funding for projects above that ceiling. The program aims to expand rural health system connectivity, workforce sustainability, and care quality by supporting EHR adoption, interoperability, and cybersecurity. Key contacts: Jennifer Hernandez info@calruralhealth.org; Lemeneh Tefera, MD, MSc info@calruralhealth.org; Jacob Parkinson info@calruralhealth.org Event schedule: - Application closes - 08/21/2026 - 3:00 PM PT - Online portal - Completeness and scoring review - August/September 2026 - Award notifications issued - September 2026 - Grant agreements executed - September/October 2026
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The CalRHT Program is a comprehensive initiative to transform rural health in California through regional care collaboratives, workforce development, technology modernization, and community engagement. Funding is awarded based on merit and alignment with program goals, with minimum allocations for Tribal partners. Application and program information is centrally coordinated by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information. Key contacts: CalRHT@hcai.ca.gov Event schedule: - First RHPC Public Meeting - 07/28/2026 - PT - See CalRHT webpage for details - Expected RTAC Launch - Late 2026 or Early 2027 - PT - To be announced on CalRHT webpage
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The CalRHT EHR Modernization Grant supports rural provider organizations in California to adopt or fully replace certified EHRs. Applications are open July 20, 2026 through August 21, 2026, with project ceilings of $2 million per award. Only certified EHR adoption or full replacement projects are eligible; upgrades and optimizations are not allowable. Key contacts: info@calruralhealth.org; CalRHT@hcai.ca.gov Event schedule: - RFA release date - 07/20/2026 - PT - Application window opens - 07/20/2026 - PT - Applicant Information Webinar - 07/27/2026 - 12:30 PM PT - Application window closes - 08/21/2026 - 3:00 PM PT - Completeness and scoring review - Subaward notifications issued - Grant agreements executed - First payment disbursed
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California received $233.6M in CMS RHTP Year 1 funding for rural health transformation. The CalRHT will launch infrastructure, technology, workforce, and care delivery initiatives throughout the state, including grant subawards for collaboratives, EHR modernization, and workforce development. A Rural Health Policy Council, including diverse stakeholders, will advise on strategy, progress, and feedback. Key contacts: Jennifer Hernandez CalRHT@hcai.ca.gov Event schedule: - CalRHT Program Grants - Transformative Care Model: Accelerator Partners Application Opens - 07/15/2026 - CalRHT Program Grants - Transformative Care Model: Accelerator Partners Application Deadline - 08/14/2026 - CalRHT Program Grants - Transformative Care Model: Expand and Support Rural Workforce Capacity Application Opens - 07/15/2026 - CalRHT Program Grants - Transformative Care Model: Expand and Support Rural Workforce Capacity Application Deadline - 08/14/2026 - CalRHT Program Grants - Technology & Tools: EHR Modernization Application Opens - 07/20/2026 - CalRHT Program Grants - Technology & Tools: EHR Modernization Application Deadline - 08/21/2026 - CalRHT Program Grants - Workforce Development Recruitment & Retention Application Opens - 07/31/2026 - CalRHT Program Grants - Workforce Development Recruitment & Retention Application Deadline - 08/31/2026
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The CalRHT Accelerator Partners program provides grant funding to support innovative projects in rural health care delivery, workforce recruitment and retention, and health IT modernization. Applicants are encouraged to contribute to specific transformative care model metrics such as hypertension control, diabetes control, and expanded telehealth access. The webinar detailed application deadlines, funding amounts for different initiatives, and partnership opportunities for scaling rural health solutions. Key contacts: Jennifer Hernandez info@calruralhealth.org; Lemeneh Tefera, MD, MSc info@calruralhealth.org Event schedule: - Application window for Budget Period 1 closes - 08/14/2026 - 3:00 PM PT - CMS review of selected applicants - August 2026 - PT - Award notifications issued - August / September 2026 - PT - Grant agreements executed - September / October 2026 - PT
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California has been awarded $233.6 million for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 to support rural communities statewide. The program is led by the Department of Health Care Access and Information with CMS oversight, focusing on building a connected and resilient rural health system to improve access to timely, person-centered care. The program also hosts Rural Health Policy Council meetings and grant webinars to engage stakeholders and provide funding opportunities. Key contacts: info@calruralhealth.org; CalRHT@hcai.ca.gov Event schedule: - Rural Health Policy Council Meeting #2 - October 27, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. PT - webinar, registration information coming soon - Workforce Development Recruitment and Retention Grant Webinar - August 4, 2026 - webinar - Rural Health Policy Council Meeting #1 - July 28, 2026 - webinar
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This document sets the 2025 California regulatory standards for seismic safety in hospital buildings, with significant attention to rural, small, and financially distressed hospitals. The Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program, administered by HCAI, includes targeted seismic safety grant opportunities intended to prevent hospital closures in vulnerable rural communities. Deadlines for seismic safety compliance, financial hardship criteria, and extension provisions are newly defined for 2025 and beyond.
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