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Upcoming Oklahoma RHTP engagement opportunities with webinar and in-person events. Event schedule: - 96 Welcome to NC's Rural Health Transformation Program newsletter Campaign URL Copy Twitter 0 tweets Subscribe Past Issues RSS Translate English العربية Afrikaans беларуская мова български català 中文（简体） 中文（繁體） Hrvatski Česky Dansk eesti keel Nederlands Suomi Fran ais Deutsch ή हिन्दी Magyar Gaeilge Indonesia íslenska Italiano 日本語 ភាសាខ្មែរ 한국어 македонски јазик بهاس ملايو Malti Norsk Polski Portugu s Portugu s - Portugal Rom nă Русский Espa ol Kiswahili Svenska עברית Lietuvių latviešu slovenčina slovenščina српски தமிழ் ภาษาไทย Türkçe Filipino украї́нська Tiếng Việt June 15, 2026 update from the NC Department of Health and Human Services View this email in your browser --> Monday, June 15, 2026 Welcome to the NCRHTP Newsletter The North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP) is a statewide initiative supported by $213 million in federal funding approved by the U.S. Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, designed to address longstanding challenges in rural health care, including workforce shortages, hospital sustainability and gaps in access to mental health and primary care services. The program will support more than 400 rural health facilities and bring hundreds of millions of dollars in federal investment to the state over the next five years. North Carolina has the second-largest rural population in the U.S., with more than 3.5 million residents living in rural areas. This program, led by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, reflects the department’s commitment to ensuring that every North Carolinian, no matter where they live, has access to high-quality health care. Learn more about the NCRHTP program. --> In Case You Missed It North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation Program has been hard at work since the initial funding announcement in late December. Here's a short recap of major activities to date: Press release: North Carolina Awarded $213 Million for Rural Health Transformation Program; Strategic roadmap and federal investment to improve health in rural communities Press release: NCDHHS Selects NC ROOTS Hub Leads to Strengthen Rural Health Care Across North Carolina Learn more about the Lead organizations on the NC ROOTS Hubs webpage Press release: NCDHHS Announces $10 Million for EMS Workforce Through NC Rural Health Transformation Program --> Join Our Next Webinar Join us as we provide a virtual community and stakeholder update on North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation Program on Wednesday, June 24, 2-3 p.m. Representatives from our newly selected NC ROOTS (Rural Organizations Orchestrating Transformation for Sustainability) Hub Lead organizations will provide introductions and share next steps as we work together to improve health care for rural North Carolinians and their communities. Registration is required. Sign up via Zoom . --> Meet NC's Rural Health Transformation Program Director In April, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Maggie Woods as the Rural Health Transformation Program Director to lead North Carolina’s effort in transforming health care and access for more than 3.5 million rural North Carolinians. Woods comes from a background of public service and formerly served as director of the NC Department of Information Technology’s Office of Digital Opportunity, where she led efforts to close the state’s digital divide. "I am honored to join NCDHHS and work with the team to build a stronger, more connected health system that meets the needs of today while preparing for the future," said Maggie Woods. "I grew up in rural America, and I understand first-hand many of the healthcare challenges facing rural communities. This program represents an opportunity to strengthen health systems, expand access to care and ensure that everyone across our state has the opportunity to achieve their best health." --> Stevens Amendment Disclosure: This newsletter is supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $213,008,356.47 with 100% funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government. You're receiving this email because you subscribed to receive updates from the NC Department of Health and Human Services Unsubscribe - Subscription Preferences Josh Stein , Governor | Dr. Devdutta Sangvai, Secretary Our mailing address is: NCDHHS, 2001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh , NC 27699 This email was sent to p2p4.ai@gmail.com why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences NCDHHS 2001 Mail Service Ctr Raleigh, NC 27699 USA

NCRHTP launched with $213M to support over 400 rural health facilities, addressing workforce shortages, hospital sustainability, and access gaps. NC selected ROOTS Hub Lead organizations to guide transformation. EMS workforce funding announced. Key contacts: Maggie Woods Event schedule: - NCRHTP Webinar - 06/24/2026 - 2:00 PM ET - ZoomGov webinar link

North Carolina was awarded more than $213 million in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The state has the second-largest rural population in the U.S., with nearly 3 million people living in rural areas.

This RFA solicits applications to deliver an evidence-based Diabetes Prevention Program in nine rural counties of North Carolina, focusing on racial/ethnic minorities and underserved groups. The goal is to screen at least 165 residents for prediabetes, enroll a minimum of 50 participants in a CDC-approved 12-month lifestyle class, and ensure at least 60% of those served are minorities. The program is 100% federal-funded through the CMS Rural Health Transformation Grant with a $195,000 budget for the initial year. Key contacts: DeNita Nash OMHHD@dhhs.nc.gov Event schedule: - Written Questions Due - 06/29/2026 - ET - Application Deadline - 07/07/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - OMHHD@dhhs.nc.gov - Period of Performance Start - 08/01/2026 - Period of Performance End - 07/31/2027

North Carolina is soliciting applications for up to six ROOTS Hub Leads, each representing one Medicaid region, to coordinate rural health transformation activities including primary care, behavioral health, workforce, value-based payment, and digital health. The program is federally funded with over $213 million allocated for the current budget period. Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 04/02/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - North Carolina

North Carolina Office of EMS is launching a competitive Rural Health Transformation Program grant to expand mobile integrated health and community paramedicine in rural and rural-adjacent counties. The opportunity prioritizes behavioral health and substance use crisis response enhancements among EMS agencies. Application deadline is May 20, 2026, with anticipated awards starting July 2026. Key contacts: [email protected]; [email protected] Event schedule: - RFA Posted - 04/24/2026 - Applications Due - 05/20/2026 - 11:59 PM - Online submission - Award Notifications Issued - 06/01/2026 - Anticipated Contract Period Begins - 07/01/2026 - Anticipated Contract Period Ends - 10/30/2027 - Applicant Webinar - 04/27/2026 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Webinar - Office Hours - Starting 05/08/2026 - Thursday 09:00-09:45 AM, Monday 13:00-13:45 PM - Microsoft Teams

The NCRHTP Initiative Six: Digital Health aims to improve health information sharing, deploy AI and emerging technologies, and build digital literacy for rural North Carolinians. The initiative includes partnerships to address emerging technology needs and support rural provider capacity. Multiple sub-programs are referenced, including Rural Health Innovation Fund and digital literacy efforts.

The NCRHTP plans to invest $1 billion over five years to improve health outcomes and access for nearly 3 million rural residents in 85 of North Carolina's 100 counties. Six integrated initiatives target the creation of local care hubs, enhanced chronic disease management, behavioral health expansion, workforce development, value-based payment adoption, and health technology innovation.

This summary provides CMS executive-level overviews of FY26 Rural Health Transformation Program applications from multiple states. Key trends include focus on maternal and chronic disease outcomes, rural workforce expansion, integration of telehealth and digital health tools, and investments in sustainable care delivery infrastructure. No explicit awards to sub-grantees are stated; information is high-level and intended for broad program review.

This guidance addendum for the NC MDPP-Region 8 Rural Health Transformation Grant clarifies participant eligibility in line with CDC standards, emphasizing evidence-based prevention for at-risk rural minority populations. The submission deadline is extended to July 10, 2026. An informational webinar is scheduled to help applicants incorporate updated requirements. Key contacts: OMHHD@dhhs.nc.gov Event schedule: - Submission Deadline (Extended) - 07/10/2026 - 5:00 PM EST - Questions Deadline - 06/29/2026 - Informational Webinar - July 2, 2026 - 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Zoom

The NCRHTP coordinates six strategic initiatives, including community-rooted care networks, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health expansion, workforce development, financial sustainability, and technology innovation. NC ROOTS Hubs are being established as regional networks to connect medical, behavioral, and social services across all 100 counties. Over 3 million rural North Carolinians will be served, and 400+ rural health facilities supported with $200 million in federal investment over five years. Event schedule: - NC Rural Health Transformation Program Webinar: Progress Update and ROOTS Hub Introduction - June 24, 2026 - Webinar - ROOTS Hub Lead Contracts Finalization - early June 2026

The program focuses on connecting medical, mental health, and social supports through the NC ROOTS Hub, expanding prevention and chronic disease management, increasing access to mental health and substance use treatment, investing in the rural healthcare workforce, supporting value-based care transitions, and enhancing health care technology. Implementation involves collaboration among state agencies, rural providers, community organizations, and academic institutions, with a planned start in early 2026 pending CMS approval.