New Jersey

HHS Region 2 · NJ Dept of Health — Primary Care and Rural Health

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Program Overview

The New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is actively implementing a multi-year, federally funded initiative targeting over one million rural residents across eleven counties under both federal and state rural definitions. The program prioritizes workforce development—including integration of community health workers and doulas—modernizes infrastructure, expands telehealth and technology innovation, addresses chronic disease and maternal health, and supports access for uninsured and underinsured populations. Structured tracking and regular reporting guide ongoing engagement with rural hospitals and community organizations, with current solicitations focused on workforce and technology expansion, infrastructure enhancement, and evidence-based care models. Statewide implementation is underway, directed by a plan tracking key initiatives and strategic goals. Current structured plan tracks 16 key initiatives and 15 strategic goals.

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Community Health Metrics

Source: CDC PLACES 2024 ↗

County-level estimates averaged across New Jersey — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.

11.2%

-0.2pp

Uninsured (18–64)

10.1%

-2.3pp

Diabetes

29.7%

-7.8pp

Obesity

11.4%

-4.7pp

Current smoking

31.6%

-4.5pp

High blood pressure

24.3%

-3.4pp

Physical inactivity

5.3%

-1.6pp

Heart disease

2.9%

-0.8pp

Stroke

pp = percentage points vs US county average

County Drilldown (21)

County	Pop	Poverty	Uninsured
Bergen County	962,316	6.8%	5.2%
Middlesex County	871,290	8.6%	6.3%
Essex County	863,002	14.6%	11.3%
Hudson County	718,323	14.9%	11.2%
Ocean County	654,362	10.5%	6.6%
Monmouth County	645,353	6.5%	4.3%
Union County	579,290	9.2%	6.5%
Camden County	527,257	12.4%	9.5%
Passaic County	521,012	13.0%	10.8%
Morris County	514,528	4.9%	3.2%
Burlington County	467,805	6.6%	4.7%
Mercer County	385,864	10.3%	6.9%

Rural population12.0%

1,121,257 rural residents

Demographics

Total population: 9.3MCensus ACS5 2024
Rural population: 1.1MExisting state demographics
Rural population %: 12.0%Existing state demographics
Poverty rate: 9.7%Census ACS5 2024
Median household income: $103,556Census ACS5 2024
Uninsured rate: 7.0%Census ACS5 2024
CAH count: 0AI extracted
Rural hospital facilities: 13AI extracted
Primary care HPSA: 7HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
Dental HPSA: 2HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
Mental health HPSA: 6HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
MUA count: 32HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
MUP count: 10HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
FQHC facilities: 130HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)

AI source: NJ - 2025 - Transforming Rural Health in New Jersey

AI auto-updated Oct 12, 2026

API refreshed May 9, 2026

RHTP Strategic Goals

1Advance access to care, EMS, and dispatch capability in rural New Jersey
2Benefit uninsured and underinsured populations in rural areas
3Improve availability, coordination, and quality of healthcare in rural New Jersey
4Expand and sustain rural healthcare workforce capacity, including Community Health Workers and doulas
5Enhance access to care through technology, digital health, and strategic partnerships
6Promote preventive, behavioral, and maternal health, and culturally responsive care models
7Advance rural hospital and clinic infrastructure, EMS, and disaster/trauma services
8Modernize health information technology and data exchange for rural providers
9Strengthen cross-sector collaborations, provider and community engagement
10Reduce rural chronic disease, behavioral, maternal, and youth violence disparities
Drive sustainable and affordable rural service delivery through financial, operational, and community strategies

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Key signals are summarized here. Open the source for the supporting detail.

Federal Awards (1)$147.0M

Closed$147.0M

New Jersey Federal RHTP Award (FY2026-FY2030)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Due Mar 1, 2026

No related documents

State Opportunities (12)$27.3M

Current Progress

Implementing

New Jersey continues to actively issue multiple grant solicitations (RFAs) under the Rural Health Transformation Program, with open opportunities spanning hospital capacity, workforce, chronic disease, and wellness. Subrecipient grant applications remain open as of September 2026, with subawards expected later in 2026 pending federal and state funding. A resource directory and program guidance are available to support applicant engagement. Award announcements depend on federal appropriations and state approval processes. State opportunities: 12 total (12 past/closed), $27.3M listed funding. Key opportunities: Invest Rural NJ Clinician Recruitment & Retention Incentive; Rural Health Transformation Program 2026: Building Rural Hospital Capacity; Rural Health Transformation Program 2026: Rural Health Screening and Education (NJ RHTP Activity 5.3d). Strategy alignment: supports workforce, care access, telehealth priorities.

RHTP Strategy

New Jersey’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) implements sequenced, multi-year investments to strengthen the rural health workforce, hospital and provider capacity, digital infrastructure, and access to preventive and chronic disease services for uninsured and underinsured populations. The strategy relies on competitive and direct grants, targeted workforce expansion (including Community Health Workers and doulas), infrastructure modernization, technology-enabled care, and evidence-based approaches, with all activities driven by stakeholder engagement. The model prioritizes sustainability beyond the grant period through continuous evaluation, cross-sector partnerships, and integration of innovative, community-driven interventions.

Model

Hybrid model utilizing direct and competitive grants, state-federal partnership, and cross-sector collaboration. The model integrates evidence-based, community-driven interventions to expand rural workforce and care teams (e.g., CHWs, doulas), modernize infrastructure and technology (including telehealth and digital health), and scale preventive, chronic disease, behavioral, maternal, and nutrition initiatives. Program scope applies both federal and state rural definitions for broad reach.

Key Initiatives (16)

1Expand and modernize rural EMS, dispatch, and trauma response systems, including mobile integrated health and clinician triage

2Competitive and direct grants for rural hospital capacity, infrastructure modernization (IT, EHRs, telehealth), and digital health/RPM upgrades

3Recruit, train, and retain rural clinical and non-clinical workforce, including incentive programs for hospitals, clinics, and FQHCs

Timeline: 2026–2030, with annual competitive and direct grant cycles, project periods, and major initiative activities sequenced over five budget years (2025–2030); continuation eligibility through October 30, 2030.

12Achieve transformational, scalable improvements in rural health services and systems

13Sustain improved outcomes and impact beyond the grant period

14Ensure fiscal accountability and compliance with grant and federal requirements

15Support evidence-based innovations and new access points addressing unmet rural needs

Health Priority

Workforce development

The program emphasizes increasing workforce capacity through community health workers and doula integration in rural areas.

Rural New Jersey

Oct 16, 2026

Health Priority

Rural hospital capacity

RHTP aims to strengthen and build rural hospital infrastructure to ensure access and sustainability.

Rural New Jersey

Oct 16, 2026

Health Priority

Emergency medical services (EMS) access

Improving dispatch capabilities and EMS access is a targeted priority for rural regions.

Rural New Jersey

Oct 16, 2026

Closed$21.7M

Invest Rural NJ Clinician Recruitment & Retention Incentive

Center for Health Equity & Wellbeing (CHEW-NJPHI), in partnership with New Jersey Department of Health

Due Sep 30, 2026

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State Awardees (10)$32.0M

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FY↓	Awardee↕	Amount↕	Activity↕
2026	Center for Health Equity a Public Health Institute, Inc. Improve rural community capacity to deliver preventive health interventions, address social drivers of health, improve access to health coverage and primary care using AI outreach platforms, and clinical workforce recruitment and retention.	$21.7M	Workforce
2026	AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Establish a Mobile Integrated Health program to expand access to follow-up and preventive healthcare, improve continuity of care, reduce preventable rehospitalizations, and decrease unnecessary EMS utilization. Expand the prehospital blood program to increase access to lifesaving blood products in rural communities.	$2.0M	Population Health
2026	Inspira Medical Centers, Inc. Establish a sustainable Mobile Integrated Health program to expand access to preventive, coordinated, and patient-centered care in rural designated counties while implementing a safe, standardized prehospital whole blood administration program to improve trauma survival.	$2.0M	Population Health
2026	AHS Hospital Corp. Hackettstown Medical Center Expand the capacity to serve uninsured and underinsured patients through transitions of care, nutrition programs, and tele-neurology robots.	$1.5M	Network Development
2026	Cooper Health System Establish a sustainable Mobile Integrated Health program that expands access to preventive, coordinated, and patient-centered healthcare. Improve care continuity through follow-up services, chronic disease management, and connections to primary care, behavioral health, and community resources.	$1.4M	Population Health
2026	Virtua Health Inc. Improve rural health outcomes by expanding the Mobile Integrated Health program for uninsured and underserved residents, reducing avoidable emergency care utilization and strengthening trauma response.	$1.1M	Population Health
2026	Gloucester County Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the emergency medical response system by integrating clinician-led triage into the 9-1-1 call process, ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate level of care based on their clinical needs.	$1.1M	EMS Development
2026	Atlantic Mobile Integrated Health services and Ambulance Corporation Expand access to comprehensive healthcare by expanding Atlantic Mobile Integrated Health services and pre-hospital whole blood administration to improve access to coordinated care, reduce treatment delays and avoidable emergency utilization, and improve patient outcomes for underserved communities.	$614K	EMS Development
2026	Acenda, Inc. Expand access to preventive services and improve care navigation for residents in rural Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties through Rural Health Connect - South Jersey using a CHW and Care Partner-led model.	$510K	Population Health
2026	Warren County Establish and implement a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) program that improves EMS dispatch performance, protocol compliance, workforce competency, and operational accountability.	$4K	Quality Improvement

Announcement Documents (1)

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AnnouncementSep 12, 2026HTML2025

The New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program is a five-year, federally funded initiative with a $147.25 million award for the first budget period. The program targets over one million rural residents across eleven counties under both federal and state definitions of rural. Key focus areas include workforce development, infrastructure, technology innovation, chronic disease control, and prevention. Key contacts: mahs.njrht@dhs.nj.gov Event schedule: - State application submitted - November 2025 - Federal award announced - December 2025 - Subrecipient grants awarded - 2026

Budget: $147.3MWORKFORCE · FINANCE · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · POPULATION_HEALTH · QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · OTHER

Event Schedule

State application submitted - November 2025
Federal award announced - December 2025
Subrecipient grants awarded - 2026

Contacts

<mahs.njrht@dhs.nj.gov> - Program Office - New Jersey (statewide)

Core Initiatives

Expand health care access in rural New Jersey
Improve health outcomes for rural residents
Invest in rural health care workforce development

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Expand health care access in rural New Jersey
Improve health outcomes for rural residents
Invest in rural health care workforce development
Build sustainable transformation beyond grant period

Award Announcement Documents (1)

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Award AnnouncementAug 31, 2026PDF20263 Opportunities ↗

New Jersey’s Rural Health Transformation Program awarded funding to dozens of rural hospitals and community health organizations in 2026, focusing on expanding access to preventative and primary care, building workforce capacity, and improving emergency response systems. Awardees include health systems, nonprofits, counties, and clinics implementing technology, chronic disease screening, mental health, and maternal health programs in rural and medically underserved areas. The allocations cover EMS, hospital modernization, workforce development, doula integration, and population health initiatives targeting diverse rural populations statewide.

QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · EMS_DEVELOPMENT · NETWORK_DEVELOPMENT · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · POPULATION_HEALTH · WORKFORCE · FINANCE

Core Initiatives

Expand access to comprehensive healthcare for rural communities
Enhance emergency medical response and trauma care capacity
Improve chronic disease prevention and management

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Expand access to comprehensive healthcare for rural communities
Enhance emergency medical response and trauma care capacity
Improve chronic disease prevention and management
Increase maternal health and behavioral health support
Modernize hospital technology and digital infrastructure
Develop clinical and workforce capacity for rural health

Application Documents (11)

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ApplicationAug 31, 2026PDFUpcoming20266 Opportunities ↗

New Jersey's Rural Health Transformation Grant application will fund multiple innovative programs targeting chronic disease, nutrition, cancer, pharmacy-led medication management, rural screenings, and youth violence prevention. The solicitation prioritizes evidence-based interventions, technology, and workforce development to address challenges faced by uninsured and underinsured rural populations statewide. Eligible applicants include rural hospitals, clinics, community organizations, and more, serving both federally and state-designated rural regions. Key contacts: Carolyn Thompson Carolyn.thompson@doh.nj.gov Event schedule: - Release Date - 03/16/2026 - ET - Application Deadline - 04/10/2026 - ET - Project Period Start - 05/01/2026 - ET - Project Period End - 10/30/2026 - ET - RFA Release Date - 2026-03-16 - Information Session - 2026-03-23 - 13:00-15:00 EST - Microsoft Teams meeting - Application Due Date - 2026-04-10 - Award Notification - 2026-04-30

Budget: $4.0MQUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · POPULATION_HEALTH · OTHER · WORKFORCE

Event Schedule

Release Date - 03/16/2026 - ET
Application Deadline - 04/10/2026 - ET
Project Period Start - 05/01/2026 - ET

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Release Date - 03/16/2026 - ET
Application Deadline - 04/10/2026 - ET
Project Period Start - 05/01/2026 - ET
Project Period End - 10/30/2026 - ET
RFA Release Date - 2026-03-16
Information Session - 2026-03-23 - 13:00-15:00 EST - Microsoft Teams meeting
Application Due Date - 2026-04-10
Award Notification - 2026-04-30
Project Start Date - 2026-05-01

Contacts

Carolyn Thompson - <Carolyn.thompson@doh.nj.gov> - Executive Director, Division of Health Promotion – Community Health & Wellness Unit

Core Initiatives

Support rural health innovations and new access points for preventative care
Help rural providers become sustainable, long-term access points
Spark innovative care models to improve outcomes and care coordination

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Support rural health innovations and new access points for preventative care
Help rural providers become sustainable, long-term access points
Spark innovative care models to improve outcomes and care coordination
Foster use of technology to enhance care delivery and data security
Reduce risk factors associated with youth violence in rural communities
Strengthen protective factors through positive youth development
Enhance family and community capacity to prevent youth violence

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ApplicationAug 31, 2026PDF2026Opportunity ↗

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ApplicationAug 31, 2026PDF20264 Opportunities ↗

Guidance Documents (1)

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GuidanceApr 15, 2026PDFPast2025-2030

New Jersey DMAHS has applied for $1 billion from the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for over 1 million rural residents. Initiatives include expanding and upskilling the rural healthcare workforce, investing in hospital and EMS infrastructure, advancing telehealth and digital technologies, promoting prevention, and improving chronic disease care. Extensive stakeholder engagement and a hybrid funding approach blending direct and competitive awards aim to build sustainable rural capacity.

Budget: $1.0BQUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · EMS_DEVELOPMENT · NETWORK_DEVELOPMENT · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · POPULATION_HEALTH · WORKFORCE · FINANCE

Event Schedule

Application Submission - 2025-11
Pre-Award Innovation Meeting - 2025-12-04

Core Initiatives

Improve availability of healthcare in rural New Jersey
Make investments responsive to community input
Foster a flexible healthcare system that can rapidly adapt to rural needs

Summary Documents (1)

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SummaryApr 15, 2026PDF2026

This resource directory, assembled by NJDOH and NJDHS, lists vendors and service offerings relevant to the Rural Health Transformation Program. It aims to connect rural stakeholders and accelerate health project implementation. It is supported by a pending $147.25M CMS award.

HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · TELEHEALTH · WORKFORCE · PROGRAM_OPERATIONS · CARE_COORDINATION · COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT · OTHER

Event Schedule

Document Version Date - 2026-03-10

Core Initiatives

Transform rural health outcomes for New Jersey residents
Accelerate implementation of rural health-related projects

Reference Documents (6)

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ReferenceOct 3, 2026PDF2026

This directory provides vendor listings, service offerings, and contact information for organizations supporting the New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program as of October 2026. It covers a broad range of service types such as telehealth, information technology, workforce development, and community coordination. No specific funding lines or sub-award recipients are reported in this reference document. Key contacts: Charles Osner ocharles@mbi-gs.com; Alex Grodner alex.grodner@accenture.com; Christina Riojas criojas@adjacent.health; Joshua Streit joshs@aidoc.com

QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · NETWORK_DEVELOPMENT · WORKFORCE · POPULATION_HEALTH · OTHER

Contacts

Charles Osner - <ocharles@mbi-gs.com> - Vendor Contact, 360 Smarter Care
Alex Grodner - <alex.grodner@accenture.com> - Vendor Contact, Accenture
Christina Riojas - <criojas@adjacent.health> - Vendor Contact, Adjacent Health

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Charles Osner - <ocharles@mbi-gs.com> - Vendor Contact, 360 Smarter Care
Alex Grodner - <alex.grodner@accenture.com> - Vendor Contact, Accenture
Christina Riojas - <criojas@adjacent.health> - Vendor Contact, Adjacent Health
Joshua Streit - <joshs@aidoc.com> - Vendor Contact, Aidoc
Will London - <wlondon@aledade.com> - Vendor Contact, Aledade Policy Institute
Robert Fascia - <Robert.fascia@comcast.net> - Vendor Contact, Alliance Healthcare Advisors
Misty Spratlan - <Misty.Spratlan@amchealth.com> - Vendor Contact, AMC Health
Annie Rushman - <arushman@bwh.harvard.edu> - Vendor Contact, Ariadne Labs
Sam Kivett - <sam.kivett@armada.ai> - Vendor Contact, Armada
Chris Martinez - <cmartinez@weareaair.org> - Vendor Contact, Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue

Core Initiatives

Expand access to rural health transformation resources and vendors
Support rural healthcare organizations with relevant contacts for program implementation
Facilitate workforce and technology partnerships for rural health

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ReferenceAug 7, 2026PDF2026

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ReferenceJul 9, 2026PDF2026Opportunity ↗

Key contacts: SAGE System Administrator njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov Event schedule: - Project period start - 2026-02-01 - Project period end - 2026-10-30

QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · EMS_DEVELOPMENT · NETWORK_DEVELOPMENT · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · POPULATION_HEALTH · WORKFORCE · FINANCE · OTHER

RHTP Milestones

10/30/2026
Implementation plan (Logic Model) due
Year 1 (May 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026)
Hiring and integration of Community doulas
11/15/2026
Final expenditure report

Site Activity (13)

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NJ canonical state summary updated: progressSummary updated · transformationStrategy updated · strategicGoals updated (×2, Jun 16–Jun 17)
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NJ canonical state summary updated: progressSummary updated · transformationStrategy updated · strategicGoals updated (×2, Jun 5–Jun 6)
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This RFA seeks to build the NJ FamilyCare Community doula workforce to serve rural New Jerseyians and integrate doulas within clinical teams in hospitals and health centers. Funding supports hiring, training, and integration of doulas and mentors, with the aim of improving maternal and infant health outcomes, addressing persistent disparities, and enhancing workforce capacity. Up to $1,875,000 is available to be distributed among 3–5 awardees for activities benefiting uninsured and underinsured residents in rural counties. Key contacts: Sumantha Banerjee Sumantha.banerjee@doh.nj.gov; Mark Opdyke Mark.Opdyke@doh.nj.gov; Project Management Officer (PMO) njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov; SAGE System Administrator njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov Event schedule: - Application Period Opens - 04/03/2026 - Application Deadline - 04/20/2026 - Award Date - 05/01/2026 - Final expenditure report due - 11/15/2026 - Grant project period and budget period start - 2026-02-01 - New Jersey - Grant project period and budget period end - 2026-10-30 - New Jersey - Future funding consideration period through - 2030-10-30 - New Jersey

Budget: $1.9MWORKFORCE · QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · POPULATION_HEALTH · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · OTHER

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Application Period Opens - 04/03/2026
Application Deadline - 04/20/2026
Award Date - 05/01/2026

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Application Period Opens - 04/03/2026
Application Deadline - 04/20/2026
Award Date - 05/01/2026
Final expenditure report due - 11/15/2026
Grant project period and budget period start - 2026-02-01 - New Jersey
Grant project period and budget period end - 2026-10-30 - New Jersey
Future funding consideration period through - 2030-10-30 - New Jersey

Contacts

Sumantha Banerjee - <Sumantha.banerjee@doh.nj.gov> - Program Management Officer - Statewide
Mark Opdyke - <Mark.Opdyke@doh.nj.gov> - Grants Management Officer - Statewide
Project Management Officer (PMO) - <njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov> - Project Management Officer - New Jersey

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Sumantha Banerjee - <Sumantha.banerjee@doh.nj.gov> - Program Management Officer - Statewide
Mark Opdyke - <Mark.Opdyke@doh.nj.gov> - Grants Management Officer - Statewide
Project Management Officer (PMO) - <njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov> - Project Management Officer - New Jersey
SAGE System Administrator - <njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov> - SAGE System Administrator - New Jersey

Core Initiatives

Support rural health innovations and new access points to promote preventative health and address root causes of diseases.
Help rural providers become long-term access points for care by improving efficiency and sustainability.
Attract and retain a highly skilled health care workforce by strengthening recruitment and retention of healthcare providers in rural communities.

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Support rural health innovations and new access points to promote preventative health and address root causes of diseases.
Help rural providers become long-term access points for care by improving efficiency and sustainability.
Attract and retain a highly skilled health care workforce by strengthening recruitment and retention of healthcare providers in rural communities.
Spark growth of innovative care models to improve health outcomes, coordinate care, and promote flexible care arrangements.
Foster use of innovative technologies to promote efficient care delivery and access to digital health tools.
Integrating Community doulas into Clinical Healthcare Teams in Rural New Jersey (NJ)
Advancing Technology, Prevention, and Workforce Capacity in Rural New Jersey
Improving or expanding existing work/efforts in rural health transformation
Sustaining activities and outcomes beyond the grant period with financial, operational, and community engagement strategies

This application announces $2,000,000 in anticipated funding to expand the use of Community Health Workers in rural New Jersey under the RHTP. Activities will focus on improving access, addressing SDOH needs, supporting training, and reducing disparities in communities across federally and state-defined rural areas. There is no matching requirement for year 1, and reporting and compliance expectations are clearly detailed. Key contacts: Julia Bixler Julia.Bixler@doh.nj.gov; Mark Opdyke Mark.Opdyke@doh.nj.gov Event schedule: - Application Period Opens - 04/01/2026 - Application Deadline - 04/15/2026 - Project Period Starts - 05/01/2026 - Project Period Ends - 10/30/2026

Budget: $2.0MWORKFORCE · POPULATION_HEALTH · QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · OTHER

Event Schedule

Application Period Opens - 04/01/2026
Application Deadline - 04/15/2026
Project Period Starts - 05/01/2026

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Application Period Opens - 04/01/2026
Application Deadline - 04/15/2026
Project Period Starts - 05/01/2026
Project Period Ends - 10/30/2026

Contacts

Julia Bixler - <Julia.Bixler@doh.nj.gov> - Project Management Officer, Health Education - Statewide/New Jersey
Mark Opdyke - <Mark.Opdyke@doh.nj.gov> - Grant Management Officer - Statewide/New Jersey

Core Initiatives

Support rural health innovations and new access points to promote preventative health and reduce disease burden.
Help rural providers become long-term access points by improving efficiency and sustainability.
Attract and retain a highly skilled healthcare workforce in rural communities.

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Support rural health innovations and new access points to promote preventative health and reduce disease burden.
Help rural providers become long-term access points by improving efficiency and sustainability.
Attract and retain a highly skilled healthcare workforce in rural communities.
Spark growth of innovative care models and flexible care arrangements.
Foster use of innovative technologies for efficient care delivery and data sharing.

This directory lists approved vendors for the New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program, including their service types, contact information, and website links. Vendors range from telehealth providers, information technology platforms, workforce/training experts, and community care organizations. The resource directory supports program implementation through external partner engagement. Key contacts: Charles Osner ocharles@mbi-gs.com; Alex Grodner alex.grodner@accenture.com; Christina Riojas criojas@adjacent.health; Will London wlondon@aledade.com

QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · NETWORK_DEVELOPMENT · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · POPULATION_HEALTH · WORKFORCE · OTHER

Contacts

Charles Osner - <ocharles@mbi-gs.com> - Vendor Contact - 360 Smarter Care
Alex Grodner - <alex.grodner@accenture.com> - Vendor Contact - Accenture
Christina Riojas - <criojas@adjacent.health> - Vendor Contact - Adjacent Health

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Charles Osner - <ocharles@mbi-gs.com> - Vendor Contact - 360 Smarter Care
Alex Grodner - <alex.grodner@accenture.com> - Vendor Contact - Accenture
Christina Riojas - <criojas@adjacent.health> - Vendor Contact - Adjacent Health
Will London - <wlondon@aledade.com> - Vendor Contact - Aledade Policy Institute
Robert Fascia - <Robert.fascia@comcast.net> - Vendor Contact - Alliance Healthcare Advisors
Misty Spratlan - <Misty.Spratlan@amchealth.com> - Vendor Contact - AMC Health
Sam Kivett - <sam.kivett@armada.ai> - Vendor Contact - Armada
Chris Martinez - <cmartinez@weareaair.org> - Vendor Contact - Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue
Kate Murphy - <kmurphy@findhelp.com> - Vendor Contact - Findhelp
Jerry Ambrosh - <rhtp@plan-sys.com> - Vendor Contact - AutoMediX, a Planned Systems International Company
Sarah Nicholson - <sarah@babyscripts.com> - Vendor Contact - Babyscripts
Jill - <jill@barr-campbell-family.org> - Vendor Contact - Barr Campbell Family Foundation
Tracy Schoenberg - <tschoenberg@newbridgehealth.org> - Vendor Contact - Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
James Mault - <jmault@BioIntelliSense.com> - Vendor Contact - BioIntelliSense, Inc
Alexandra Grullon - <agrullon@gobloominghealth.com> - Vendor Contact - Blooming Health
Ryan Keith - <ryan@cadencerpm.com> - Vendor Contact - Cadence
Evan Kaltman - <info@carelinkathome.com> - Vendor Contact - CareLink at Home
Kathy Boedeker - <Kboedeker@carematix.com> - Vendor Contact - Carematix
Casey Chalmers - <casey.chalmers@childmind.org> - Vendor Contact - Child Mind Institute

Core Initiatives

Build a statewide resource network to support rural health transformation.
Expand workforce development and remote patient monitoring.
Increase access to telehealth and health information technology.

Event Schedule

Project period start - 2026-02-01
Project period end - 2026-10-30

Contacts

SAGE System Administrator - <njdoh.grants@doh.nj.gov> - System Administrator / Grants Contact - Statewide

Core Initiatives

Advance technology, prevention, and workforce capacity in rural New Jersey hospitals.
Build rural hospital capacity through transformational projects that improve rural healthcare, services, or systems.
Create lasting change and address unmet needs with innovative, scalable, or replicable interventions.

New Jersey

Community Health Metrics

Demographics

RHTP Strategic Goals

Worth to Notice / Recent Updates (18)

Federal Awards (1)$147.0M

State Opportunities (12)$27.3M

Current Progress

RHTP Strategy

Workforce development

Rural hospital capacity

Emergency medical services (EMS) access

State Awardees (10)$32.0MShare

Announcement Documents (1)

Award Announcement Documents (1)

Application Documents (11)

Guidance Documents (1)

Summary Documents (1)

Reference Documents (6)

RHTP Milestones

Site Activity (13)

Downloads & References (116)

Source Checks

State Awardees (10)$32.0M