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HHS Region 7 · Missouri Department of Social Services MO HealthNet Division
Program Overview
Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), led by the MO HealthNet Division and Department of Social Services, is in the implementation phase, advancing the ToRCH Care model through 27 regional Community Hubs to coordinate clinical and non-clinical services. Current focus areas include nurse home visiting, expanding maternal and behavioral health services, mobile integrated healthcare and EMS, diagnostics, outpatient and chronic disease management, and modernization of rural hospital and health center infrastructure. Active grant programs and major investments highlight ongoing initiatives in facility upgrades, workforce development, and deployment of statewide virtual care and digital infrastructure solutions. Current structured plan tracks 16 key initiatives and 11 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across Missouri — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
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| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
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| St. Louis County | 995,569 | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| Jackson County | 719,976 | 14.1% | 9.7% |
| St. Charles County | 414,535 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Greene County | 303,375 | 13.6% | 8.6% |
| St. Louis city | 288,512 | 20.6% | 14.7% |
| Clay County | 258,122 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| Jefferson County | 229,458 | 9.0% | 6.2% |
| Boone County | 188,043 | 16.6% | 7.7% |
| Jasper County | 124,357 | 17.0% | 11.3% |
| Cass County | 110,773 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Platte County | 110,371 | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Franklin County | 105,950 | 8.2% | 5.6% |
AI source: MO - 2024 - RFI 0000000012SL: Expanding Virtual Care in Rural Missouri
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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MO - 2026 - Missouri RHTP Year 1 Implementation
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1,505,909 rural residents
Facility modernization and service line grant applications remain open, with the state actively soliciting bids for Horizon 2 rural health transformation projects. Missouri has selected 27 Hub Anchor organizations, launched targeted procurements for MIH-CP and maternal health programs, and issued multiple state-level opportunities spanning facility investment, workforce, and health IT modernization. Nurse home visiting and mobile care expansion activities are underway, supported by roadshows and ongoing stakeholder engagement. These developments confirm that broad program implementation is ongoing across all pillars. State opportunities: 4 active (4 open, 6 past/closed), $7.3M listed funding. Key opportunities: Missouri RHTP: Mobile Integrated Healthcare & Community Paramedicine (MIH-CP) System Expansion — MEMSA Partnership; RHT Pillar 2: MIH-CP System Expansion & Care Delivery Transformation; Missouri RHTP: Support EMS - Pillar 3: EMS Agency Consolidation. Strategy alignment: supports ems, prevention, workforce priorities.
Missouri’s RHTP advances the Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH Care) model using a network of 27 regional Hub Anchors to drive coordinated delivery transformation, locally governed investments, and modernization in rural infrastructure, digital systems, and workforce. The strategy remains focused on phased Smart Growth and Service Line Modification, statewide expansion of Mobile Integrated Healthcare and Community Paramedicine (MIH-CP), virtual care—including remote maternal patient monitoring and telehealth—and a sustainable rural maternal health workforce. Engagement with regional networks, digital maturity surveys, and targeted facility upgrades steer implementation to improve rural access, ensure system viability, and address health disparities.
Model
Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH Care)
Key Initiatives (16)
Timeline: Five-year program (FY2026–2030): Hub Anchor applications due June 18, 2026; digital infrastructure investments deployed by September 30, 2026; facility renovation and modernization investments by October 30, 2027 and annually thereafter; Smart Growth and Service Line Modification obligations through September 30, 2028. Home visiting grants and medical clerkship grants deadlines August 23, 2026 and July 17, 2026, respectively. Service-line modernization bids due August 28, 2026. MIH-CP and EMS investments awarded across five annual contract periods through July 31, 2031.
Focus on improving access to obstetric, perinatal, prenatal, postpartum, and women’s health services through monitoring technologies, workforce training, and community-based support networks.
Expand inpatient, outpatient, crisis, tele-behavioral health, and integrated behavioral health services to reduce avoidable emergency department use and improve timely access to care.
Increase and modernize access to imaging, lab, outpatient, specialty consult, and diagnostic capacities to lower emergency visits, decrease cost, and support chronic disease management.
MO - 2024 - Missouri's RHTP: Year 1 Fund Distribution
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MO - 2026 - Invitation to Comment: RHTP
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MO - 2026 - rural health
Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) Rural Health Transformation Office (RHTO)
Due Sep 9, 2026· ⏰ 4 days left
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MO - 2024 - RFI 0000000012SL: Expanding Virtual Care in Rural Missouri
DSS RHTP page -- Opportunities section (scoped excerpt, RFI 0000000012SL only)
MO - 2026 - Official DSS RFI announcement
Official DSS RFI announcement
Missouri Department of Social Services
Due Sep 1, 2026
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MO - 2026 - Invitation For Bid (IFB) #DSS26009001: ToRCH Care Strategic Minor Renovations (Horizon 1)
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Missouri Children’s Trust Fund (CTF)
Due Aug 23, 2026
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MO - 2026 - RHTP Announces Home Visiting Funding, Launches Digital Backbone Roadshows
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| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026 | Missouri Children's Trust Fund (Nurse Home Visiting Program) Supports evidence-based nurse home visiting programs to improve maternal and child health in rural Missouri, including training for new nurse home visitors and expansion of existing services. | $588K | Population Health | |
| 2026 | A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Kirksville Designated as Hub Anchor for a ToRCH (Transforming Rural Care through Hubs) Care Community Hub Area under Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program. | Not disclosed | HUB_ANCHOR_DESIGNATION | |
| 2026 | Arthur Center Community Health Designated as Hub Anchor for a ToRCH (Transforming Rural Care through Hubs) Care Community Hub Area under Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program. | Not disclosed | HUB_ANCHOR_DESIGNATION | |
| 2026 | Bothwell Regional Health Center Designated as Hub Anchor for a ToRCH (Transforming Rural Care through Hubs) Care Community Hub Area under Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program. | Not disclosed | HUB_ANCHOR_DESIGNATION | |
| 2026 | Cameron Regional Medical Center Designated as Hub Anchor for a ToRCH (Transforming Rural Care through Hubs) Care Community Hub Area under Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program. | Not disclosed | HUB_ANCHOR_DESIGNATION | |
| 2026 | Citizens Memorial Hospital Designated as Hub Anchor for a ToRCH (Transforming Rural Care through Hubs) Care Community Hub Area under Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program. | Not disclosed | HUB_ANCHOR_DESIGNATION | |
| 2026 | Community Counseling Center Designated as Hub Anchor for a ToRCH (Transforming Rural Care through Hubs) Care Community Hub Area under Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program. | Not disclosed | HUB_ANCHOR_DESIGNATION | |
| 2026 | Family Counseling Center, Inc. (dba FCC Behavioral Health) Designated as Hub Anchor for a ToRCH (Transforming Rural Care through Hubs) Care Community Hub Area under Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program. | Not disclosed | HUB_ANCHOR_DESIGNATION | |
| 2026 | Freeman Health System Designated as Hub Anchor for a ToRCH (Transforming Rural Care through Hubs) Care Community Hub Area under Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program. | Not disclosed | HUB_ANCHOR_DESIGNATION | |
| 2026 | Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Designated as Hub Anchor for a ToRCH (Transforming Rural Care through Hubs) Care Community Hub Area under Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program. | Not disclosed | HUB_ANCHOR_DESIGNATION |
Missouri is deploying RHTP funds to improve rural maternal and child health through nurse home visiting programs and to build a statewide Digital Backbone for health systems. $588,000 annually is available for nurse-led home visiting services, and a major federal RHTP award funds the broader Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Care model. Virtual info sessions and regional roadshows are being offered to engage rural providers and community partners. Key contacts: Farrah Fite ffite@mohospitals.org; Dave Dillon ddillon@mohospitals.org Event schedule: - Virtual Informational Meeting - 07/08/2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT - Virtual - Application Due Date - 08/23/2026 - Digital Backbone Roadshow - Osage Beach - 07/13/2026 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM CT - Osage Beach, MO - Digital Backbone Roadshow - Union - 07/14/2026 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT - Union, MO
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Missouri's RHTP awarded $732,660 to the Missouri Doula Association to expand the rural maternal health workforce by building training, credentialing, and healthcare integration infrastructure. The initiative focuses on improving maternity care access and addressing workforce shortages across rural communities.
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Missouri DSS issued an RFI seeking vendor input for solutions to expand virtual care in rural areas focusing on maternal remote patient monitoring and telehealth specialist access. This effort will inform the state's strategy for scalable virtual care solutions tailored to rural healthcare realities. Key contacts: Steven Hoffman Steven.Hoffman@dss.mo.gov Event schedule: - RFI Responses Due - 09/09/2024 - Email submission to Steven.Hoffman@dss.mo.gov
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Missouri DSS announced the boundaries of 27 regional Hubs that will organize care delivery for rural populations as part of its ToRCH Care RHTP strategy. The state received a $216 million CMS award for the initiative, which seeks to improve access, coordination, and outcomes for rural hospitals and provider networks. Applications for organizations to serve as Hub Anchors are now open. Key contacts: Nate Blackford; Farrah Fite ffite@mohospitals.org; Dave Dillon ddillon@mohospitals.org Event schedule: - Hub Anchor Applications Due - 06/18/2026 - 11:59 PM CT - DSS.RHTP@dss.mo.gov - Hub Anchor Webinar - 05/19/2026 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT - webinar
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Missouri will use its share of the $50B RHTP grant to activate seven Regional Coordinating Networks and approximately thirty community Hubs, supporting over one hundred counties. Strategic initiatives include shared technology infrastructure (Digital Backbone), alternative payment model piloting, workforce pipeline and retention programs, and modernization of rural provider operations. The ToRCH Care model emphasizes coordinated care through local Hubs, EHR upgrades, social-care referral platforms, and targeted expansions such as EMS development and maternal health in rural areas. Key contacts: Rural Health Transformation Office DSS.RHTP@dss.mo.gov Event schedule: - Official Hub boundary release - 2026-05-15 - Hub Anchor application release - 2026-05-15 - Hub Anchor applicant webinar - 2026-05-15 - ToRCH Care introductory roadshows - 2026-05-15 - Missouri (regional, in-person) - Horizon 1 implementation - 2026-04-01 - Horizon 2 implementation - 2026-07-01 - Horizon 3 implementation - 2027-01-01
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Missouri's RHTP project invests $1 billion over five years to establish a new rural healthcare delivery structure called ToRCH Care. The project launches 30 local community hubs and 7 regional coordinating networks to expand access, improve rural hospital stability, and modernize digital and workforce infrastructure. Initiatives cover alternative payment models, health IT modernization, workforce pipelines, maternal health, and facility upgrades.
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CMS awarded Missouri $216M for RHTP, with $56M specifically for the Digital Backbone initiative, the state's core health IT investment. Over 929 rural facilities participated in the Digital Readiness Survey, establishing a robust baseline for tracking progress and guiding future investments. Major goals include statewide EHR adoption, improved interoperability, expanded telehealth, provider transformation, and embedding advanced technologies like ambient AI and remote monitoring. The program operates on a five-year timeline, refining priorities year by year through annual surveys and milestone tracking. Event schedule: - Digital Readiness Survey Administration - 2026 - Statewide, Missouri
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The report compiles population, Medicaid enrollment, and health statistics for each of Missouri's 27 rural health transformation hubs. Diabetes and hypertension rates remain elevated compared to national averages, with notable variation between hubs. Maternal health indicators and ED utilization are also tracked at the local level, facilitating targeted interventions.
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Missouri is in the implementation phase of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), launching major new investments in rural facilities modernization, maternal health workforce development, and EMS system transformation. The state has awarded $732,660.43 to expand rural doula capacity and committed $6.5M to MEMSA for statewide mobile health integration, among other high-profile initiatives. Multiple grant opportunities are open, and 27 regional Hub Anchors have been selected to drive ToRCH Care implementation. Key contacts: Justin Duncan RHTP@memsa.org Event schedule: - Missouri Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunity to Modernize Rural Healthcare Facilities - 07/29/2026 - Bid Proposals | Missouri Department of Social Services - RHTP Initiative Aims to Significantly Expand Mobile Medical Services in Rural Missouri - 07/24/2026 - Partnership to Expand Rural Maternal Healthcare Announced - 07/20/2026 - Hub Anchor Organizations Announced - 07/17/2026 - Rural Health Transformation Funding for Home Visiting application period closes - 08/23/2026 - Missouri Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) website
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Reference: Freeman Health System Officials Talk About Torch Link: https://mdcp.nwaonline.com/news/2026/aug/20/freeman-health-system-officials-talk-about-torch/
RHTP Application timeline (the text of the page describes each point on the timeline
Alternative Payment Models (APMs) Year 1 RHTP Fund Distribution: $8,791,933.32; APMsdesign and pilots $5M; Technical assistance and enablement for APM adoption: $4M
Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program Distribution for Year 1: Hubs & Regional Community Networks (RCNs): $52,040,578.20; Husb & RCNs Staffing: $4M; Hubs Access: $15M; Hub Menu: $9M; RCNs/HubsMenu: $24M
Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program Distribution for Year 1: Hubs & Regional Community Networks (RCNs): $52,040,578.20; Digital Backbone: $56,159,145.29; Provider Transformation $57,225,308.79; Workforce: $17,769,473.99; Alternative Payment Models (APMs): $8,791,933.32; RHTP Program Enablement: $24,215,707.02
Transformative Framework for Missouri’s Rural Health Network
Diagram showing EMS Collaboration/Consolidation: regional integration leads to financial support, which enables service expansion.
Infographic explaining how EMS agency consolidation moves rural communities from siloed services to a unified EMS system and stronger health outcomes. Full transcript follows.
Green oval graphic showing MIH-CP System Expansion and Care Transformation with icons for Mobile Health Teams, Care Coordination, and Telehealth and Specialty Care.
Oval graphic titled “Workforce Development & Sustainability” with icons for EMS Education Pipeline, Recruitment & Retention, and Rural Service Commitment.
Funding awarded for Pillar One workforce programs and Pillar Two MIH-CP expansion
Contract Period Timeline covering Contract Periods 1 through 5
Chart showing total funding awarded for Contract Period 1
Missouri EMS and MIH-CP ecosystem showing workforce development, MIH-CP system expansion, EMS agency consolidation, and statewide EMS data
RHTP Timeline - Programmatic Activities Announcements
RHTP Application timeline (the text of the page describes each point on the timeline
MO RHTP Distribution for Year 1: Digital-Backbone: $56M =Tech Modernixation: $46M; Goverance: $10M
Alternative Payment Models (APMs) Year 1 RHTP Fund Distribution: $8,791,933.32; APMsdesign and pilots $5M; Technical assistance and enablement for APM adoption: $4M
Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program Distribution for Year 1: Hubs & Regional Community Networks (RCNs): $52,040,578.20; Husb & RCNs Staffing: $4M; Hubs Access: $15M; Hub Menu: $9M; RCNs/HubsMenu: $24M
Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program Distribution for Year 1: Hubs & Regional Community Networks (RCNs): $52,040,578.20; Digital Backbone: $56,159,145.29; Provider Transformation $57,225,308.79; Workforce: $17,769,473.99; Alternative Payment Models (APMs): $8,791,933.32; RHTP Program Enablement: $24,215,707.02
Transformative Framework for Missouri’s Rural Health Network
RHTP Timeline Programmatic Activities 2026
Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Hub County Groupings and RCNs Map
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MO - 2026 - EMS-Consolidation-Budget-Template_7-20-26.xlsx
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MO - 2026 - Sample Budget Narrative with Staff Justification Table
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MO - 2026 - Readiness Assessment
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OR - 2026 - View Newsletter Issue #1(link is external)
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MO - 2026 - MIH-CP Expansion Application
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MO - 2026 - MIH-CP New Site Application
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MO - 2026 - ToRCH Care Smart Growth and Service Line Modification (Horizon 2) Invitation For Bid (IFB #DSS26015)
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MO - 2026 - rural health
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MO - 2026 - RHT Pillar 2: MIH-CP System Expansion & Care Delivery Transformation
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MO - 2026 - Missouri ToRCH Care Hub Anchor Application
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MO - 2026 - Missouri RHTP Hub Anchor Application
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OR - 2025 - View Newsletter Issue #2(link is external)
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MO - 2026 - Missouri RHTP Year 1 Implementation
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MO - 2024 - Missouri's RHTP: Year 1 Fund Distribution
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MO - 2026 - ToRCH Care Smart Growth and Service Line Modification (Horizon 2) Invitation For Bid
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MO - 2024 - RHTP awards $732,660 to Missouri Doula Association to expand rural maternal healthcare workforce
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MO - 2023 - Missouri RHTP Announces $6.5M Partnership to Expand Mobile Integrated Healthcare & Community Paramedicine
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MO - 2026 - DSS Issues Amendment To Horizon 2 Funding Opportunity, Extends Bid Deadline
MHA news: Amendment #01 extends bid deadline to Sept 1
MO - 2026 - ToRCH Care Smart Growth and Service Line Modification (Horizon 2) Invitation For Bid (IFB #DSS26015) (ifb-dss26015-02-torch-care-smart-growth-and-service-line-modifications-horizon-2)
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MO - 2026 - Articles tagged with 'rural-health-transformation-program'
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MO - 2026 - Missouri Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunity to Modernize Rural Healthcare Facilities
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MO - 2026 - RHTP Funds Will Help Expand Rural Maternal Health Care
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MO - 2025 - Missouri's RHTP: Year 1 Fund Distribution
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MO - 2026 - RHT Funding – Missouri Children's Trust Fund RFP
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MO - 2026 - Request For Application RHT Funding
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MO - 2025 - Missouri's RHTP: Year 1 Fund Distribution
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MO - 2026 - RHT Home Visiting Application and Narrative
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MO - 2023 - Missouri RHTP Announces $6.5M Partnership to Expand Mobile Integrated Healthcare & Community Paramedicine
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MO - 2024 - RFI 0000000012SL: Expanding Virtual Care in Rural Missouri
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MO - 2026 - ctf funding opportunities
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MO - 2026 - Missouri Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunity to Modernize Rural Healthcare Facilities
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Missouri DHSS extended the application deadline for the Rural Medical Clerkship Development grant to July 17, 2026. The program supports establishing or expanding medical school clerkship programs serving rural areas, focusing on Missouri’s ToRCH Care counties. Key contacts: Jill Williams; Farrah Fite ffite@mohospitals.org; Dave Dillon ddillon@mohospitals.org Event schedule: - Proposal Deadline - 07/17/2026 - 2:00 PM CT - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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Missouri DSS announced a $6.5 million award through the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand Mobile Integrated Healthcare and Community Paramedicine statewide, increasing rural EMS capacity. The program plans to fund up to 14 operational sites aiming to deliver integrated emergency and preventative care in rural communities. Key contacts: MEMSA RHTP Funding Contact RHTP@memsa.org
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The Missouri Department of Social Services awarded over $732,000 through RHTP to the Missouri Doula Association to expand rural maternal health workforce capacity by formalizing doula training and certification. This effort will build a credentialed workforce integrated into rural care teams, improving maternal health access and outcomes statewide. Key contacts: Alison Williams; Farrah Fite ffite@mohospitals.org; Dave Dillon ddillon@mohospitals.org Event schedule: - Award announcement date - 07/24/2026 - 8:42 PM Europe/Amsterdam - Jefferson City, MO
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This is a competitive contract opportunity (IFB) issued under the Missouri Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) ToRCH Care initiative for Horizon 2. The solicitation funds one-time investments to modernize, reconfigure, and equip existing rural healthcare facilities in Missouri (hospitals, health centers, and other access sites). Priority is given to projects that expand capacity in maternal health, behavioral health, diagnostics, outpatient care, and chronic disease management, addressing longstanding service gaps and supporting the sustainability of rural health infrastructure. Key contacts: Dirk Elrod dirk.elrod@dss.mo.gov Event schedule: - Pre-proposal Teleconference - 08/11/2026 - 2:30 PM CT - Contact Buyer for dial-in instructions - Bid Due Date - 09/01/2026 - 2:00 PM CT - dirk.elrod@dss.mo.gov - Year 1 obligation deadline - 2026-10-30 - Year 1 spending period end - 2027-09-30 - Year 2 obligation deadline - 2027-10-30 - Year 2 spending period end - 2028-09-30 - Year 2 spending period start - 2026-10-31
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Missouri DHSS issued an RFP to develop or expand rural medical student clerkship programs with federal RHTP funding. Applicants may receive up to $115,000 per contract, with potential renewals, focusing on the ToRCH Care rural counties. Key contacts: Amy Raymo Amy.Raymo@oa.mo.gov Event schedule: - Pre-proposal teleconference - 06/25/2026 - 11:00 AM CT - teleconference - Proposal submission deadline - 07/07/2026 - 2:00 PM CT - online submission
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This guidance describes funding and application criteria for EMS and community health workforce training in rural Missouri under RHTP Pillar 1. Eligible accredited training entities may request up to $50,000 for the first year to expand EMS and CHW certification, with an estimated $1.25 million anticipated in scholarship funding for advanced levels. All funding is prioritized for rural-focused programs meeting specified criteria with non-competitive application. Key contacts: rhtp@memsa.org
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This document provides detailed guidance for rural EMS agencies in Missouri seeking funding for consolidation and collaboration under the RHTP Pillar 3 initiative. Applications are accepted and reviewed monthly, with funding available for up to five years (initial awards for Year 1 only). Projects are expected to align with regionalization, workforce, governance, and sustainable integration with healthcare. Key contacts: rhtp@memsa.org
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Missouri was awarded over $216 million for the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program led by the Department of Social Services MO HealthNet Division. The program focuses on increasing access to care, improving quality, enhancing care coordination, and incentivizing long-term sustainability for rural healthcare. It involves collaboration among hospitals, clinics, community organizations, and local leaders to develop sustainable solutions tailored to Missouri's rural areas. Event schedule: - , 2025 - December 29 - JEFFERSON CITY
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The RHTP Hub Program Coordinator is a full-time operational lead embedded within Missouri’s ToRCH Care model, responsible for implementing, organizing, and managing local Hub operations. The role convenes rural healthcare and community partners, oversees care coordination and referral pathways, and supports data-driven performance monitoring. The position is central to rural transformation efforts, facilitating collaboration across providers and community organizations throughout Missouri’s rural Hub service areas.
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This position will lead the operational implementation of the local RHTP Hub in rural Missouri, convening providers and community organizations, managing day-to-day workflow, and supporting the delivery of coordinated whole-person care. The Coordinator facilitates integration of health, behavioral, and social services using referral and information exchange systems. This role is central to aligning and sustaining collaboration among, and effective performance within, the Hub Anchor and its partners.
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CMS released guidance for states including Missouri to apply for funding from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. Missouri is expected to receive $200 to $250 million annually over five years beginning in 2026 to support rural health sustainability and innovation through a community hub model. Key contacts: Farrah Fite ffite@mohospitals.org; Dave Dillon ddillon@mohospitals.org Event schedule: - Document Release Date - 09/15/2025 - 21:02 Europe/Amsterdam - Jefferson City, MO
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MO - 2026 - Readiness Assessment
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MO - 2026 - EMS-Consolidation-Budget-Template_7-12-26-1.xlsx
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MO - 2026 - RHTP Roadshow Handout 2026
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MO - 2026 - News | Governor Mike Kehoe
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Missouri RHTP Trend Report (Draft)
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MO - 2026 - RHTP Hub Anchor Application
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MO - 2026 - RHTP Application
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MO - 2026 - Freeman Health System Officials Talk About Torch
MO - 2026 - View the Scoring Rubric
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MO - 2026 - Work Plan (Appendix B)
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Missouri Children's Trust Fund (CTF) REDCap Home Visiting Data Collection RHTP 2025 Guidance
MO - 2026 - RHTP Roadshow Handout 2026
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MO - 2026 - SAMPLE RHTP Navigator Job Description 2026
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MO - 2026 - RHTP | mydss.mo.gov
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MO - 2026 - Missouri RHTP – APMs Provider Survey
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MO - 2026 - Home Visiting Budget Form (Children's Trust Fund)
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MO - 2026 - Attendance Record for Pre-Proposal Teleconference for: IFB-DSS26015-Smart Growth and Service Line Modification (Horizon 2)PDF Document
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MO - 2026 - United Healthcare(link is external)
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MO - 2026 - IFB # SDA39925002 Children's Treatment ServicesPDF Document
2025-2026 · PDF
MO - 2026 - IFB # SDA544250001-002 Foster Care and Adoption Resource Services, Training, and Consultation ServicesPDF Document
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Missouri Children’s Trust Fund REDCap Data Management RHTP 2025 Guidance
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MO - 2026 - View the Scoring Rubric
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Missouri CTF Health Information Privacy Policy RHTP 1996 Document
Missouri Alternative Payment Models THE APM FRAMEWORK This Framework Represents Payments From Public And Private Payers To Provider Organizations (including Payments Between The Pa
Missouri Nationwide TANF Medicaid VBP Requirements Map Guidehouse Categorized States Based On Publicly Available Medicaid Managed Care TANF Contracts And RFPs. Analyzing States Wit
MO - 2026 - Support materials(link is external)
MO - 2026 - Attachment A CTS Catalog of ServicesPDF Document
MO - 2026 - Attachment E - Reimbursements Related to Training AttendancePDF Document
MO - 2026 - Attachment C - Recruitment Licensure Approval and RetentionPDF Document
MO - 2026 - Attachment D - Liaison Protocol for Approving FC and ARSPDF Document
MO - 2026 - Attachment B - CD Administrative Regions and Judicial CircuitsPDF Document
MO - 2026 - Attachment A - DSS-Children's Dvisions Regional OfficesPDF Document
MO - 2026 - Fee Schedules & Rate Lists | mydss.mo.gov
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Missouri STATE OF MISSOURI Proclamation** RHTP 2000 Document
Missouri STATE OF MISSOURI Proclamation RHTP 1913 Document
Missouri STATE OF MISSOURI Proclamation RHTP 1981 Document
Missouri STATE OF MISSOURI Proclamation RHTP 2011 Document