Maryland

This Vendor Directory supports the Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program by connecting healthcare organizations and stakeholders to vendors specializing in consultancy, technology, product supply, and service provision for rural health improvement. The resource enables networking for RHTP-relevant offerings, expertise, and solutions, including program management, telemedicine, HIT, workforce development, and patient outreach. Inclusion does not imply endorsement; the directory facilitates information sharing only. Key contacts: Ainsley MacLean MD, FACR ainsley@ainsleyhealth.com; Sunex KC info.baato@gmail.com; Laurin Kelly laurin@battleplansc.com; Melanie Ogleton mogleton@cardeaservices.org

Superseded by MD - 2026 - Maryland RHTP Rural Health Vendor Directory (RHTP-Vendor-Directory-update-6)

Maryland senators have voiced concern that the Rural Health Transformation Program may disadvantage independent rural hospitals, urging program adjustments. The announcement highlights ongoing policy discussions for RHTP implementation in Maryland.

Maryland has issued Pillar 2 award offers for its Rural Health Transformation Program to over 20 local providers and consortia across all rural counties, focusing on technology enablement, integrated primary and behavioral care, care navigation, oral health, paramedicine, and closed-loop referrals. Awarded projects will build infrastructure and care models to address key disparities and access barriers. The program emphasizes upstream prevention, new delivery networks, and improved efficiency for sustainable transformation.

Maryland awarded multiple grants to support the expansion and establishment of primary care practices across rural and semi-rural regions. These awards emphasize sustainable access and innovative care models including behavioral health integration and telehealth.

This solicitation is a competitive RFA for Maryland's RHTP Phase 1 workforce data clearinghouse. It targets rural counties Wicomico and Worcester, and addresses the State's rural provider shortages. The award will fund requirements analysis, initial use case development for underserved area analysis, workforce churn/trend, service commitment tracking, and a clearinghouse roadmap. Maryland is leveraging CRISP and other existing infrastructure for rapid implementation and stakeholder engagement. Key contacts: Tiffanie D. Powell tiffanie.powell@maryland.gov; Elizabeth Vaidya; MDH Grant Monitor Event schedule: - RFA Issue Date - 07/29/2026 - ET - Pre-Proposal Conference - 08/05/2026 - 2:30 PM ET - Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/omd-zzzd-jan - Application Closing Date - 08/19/2026 - 4:00 PM ET - eMMA online submission

Maryland’s proposal emphasizes transformative initiatives across workforce development, healthcare access, and nutrition. It requests up to $1 billion over five years, focusing on immediate impact activities and longer-term transformation funds.

This FAQ explains the Maryland RHTP's rural primary care infrastructure grant program, describing eligibility, allowed uses of funds, scoring, and deadlines. Maryland was awarded $168M in federal RHTP funds for 2026, of which $6.3M is allocated for up to 15 competitive grants to expand or establish advanced primary care practices in rural counties. The program prioritizes physical, brick-and-mortar primary care access, technology, interdisciplinary workforce, and alignment with sustainable payment models. Key contacts: Melanie Cavaliere mhcc.grants@maryland.gov Event schedule: - Application Due Date - 06/01/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - mhcc.grants@maryland.gov - Grant Program Start (proposed) - 08/01/2026 - Funds Obligation Deadline - 10/30/2026 - Funds Expenditure Deadline - 09/30/2027

Maryland received a $168 million CMS cooperative award for Rural Health Transformation in 2026. RHTP focuses on workforce, sustainable access/innovation, and nutrition for health across 18 rural counties. Competitive funding opportunities and implementation details will roll out April–August 2026.

Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program Plan outlines a strategy to use RHTP funds to target workforce development, transform care access points, expand primary and specialty care, behavioral health, and address chronic disease. Maryland plans to implement three main initiatives with an estimated $992 million budget over five years. The strategy employs both immediate impact and transformation subgrant funding, aiming to reach all 18 state-designated rural counties and improve rural health outcomes through value-based care, partnerships, and data-driven solutions. Key contacts: Sara Seitz; Elizabeth Edsall Kromm, Ph.D., M.Sc. Event schedule: - RHTP Implementation Staff Recruitment Completion - 2026-02-28 - Maryland - RFI Survey Disseminated - 2025-09-08 - Maryland

This is Maryland's statewide Rural Health Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, developed by the State Office of Rural Health and partners to guide rural health transformation initiatives. The plan results from extensive data analysis, CHNAs, and stakeholder engagement sessions, including input supporting Maryland's CMS Rural Health Transformation Program proposal. Key issues addressed include workforce shortages, chronic disease burden, behavioral health, and social determinants of health.

The Maryland Rural Health Strategic Plan outlines three key priorities to enhance rural health: engaging communities, leveraging health in all policies, and building a coordinated health system integrating public health and clinical care. It provides a data-driven overview and actionable objectives for 2025-2030.

This document is part of the supporting materials for two Maryland RHTP grant opportunities focusing on workforce development through pipeline training and apprenticeship expansion for rural allied health providers, but does not contain budget, award, or application deadline details. Event schedule: - Grants are awarded through a competitive solicitation process. In order to receive the application materials, applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to Apply by Friday, . - August 7 - 1:00 p.m - 2026 Application Ti... - Solicitation opens : Friday, , 2026 - July 10 - 1:00 p.m - To register, see our meeting registration form . - Virtual Pre-proposal Conference : Wednesday, , 2026 at 1:00 p.m. - July 15 - 1:00 p.m - To register, see our meeting registration form . - Deadline to submit questions about the application: Friday, , 2026 - July 24 - 1:00 p.m - Send questions to [email protected] - Notice of Intent to Apply Due: Friday, by 1:00 p.m. - August 7 - 11:59 p.m - To submit your intent to apply and receive all application materials, see our Google Form . - Proposals Due : Sunday, , 2026 by 11:59 p.m. - August 9 - Notification of Awards : September 2026 - Period of Performance : , 2026 - September 30, 2027 - September 1 - Application Resources

This document outlines consulting and support services for Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) application preparation. Guidehouse assists states, providers, and community organizations in designing and implementing rural health initiatives, including technical assistance, IT modernization, advanced payment models, and workforce development, to meet CMS requirements and promote long-term sustainability. Key contacts: Hanford Lin; Raquel Malmberg; Kaajal Singh; Frank Winegar

The program provides grants aimed at recruiting, inspiring, supporting, and educating allied health employers and advancing provider pathways. These initiatives target rural healthcare workforce strengthening via apprenticeship and training opportunities administered by the Maryland Department of Labor.