Nevada

Nevada launched its Rural Health Transformation Steering Committee with 15 representatives to guide investments for improving rural healthcare access. The state secured $180 million in federal funding to upgrade rural healthcare infrastructure, expand workforce, and promote technology adoption. Key contacts: Chloe Chism Nvhapio@nvha.nv.gov Event schedule: - Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting - 03/11/2026 - Carson City, NV

Nevada RHT Program advanced through closing multiple RFAs across workforce, health IT, tribal health, corrections, and Flex Funds. Over 100 applications were received for Flex Funds, with numerous rural hospitals, clinics, tribal, and EMS providers named as awarded recipients. Finalization of sub-awards is pending CMS approval, with BP1 awards targeted for completion by October 1, 2026. Key contacts: Jason Bleak; Dena Schmidt; Evan Hodges; Cassandra Kolvet Event schedule: - WRRAP RFA Listening Session - March 23, 2026 - Health IT Tools & Funcitionalities Workshop - April 27, 2026 - WRRAP Workforce RFA Workshop - June 4, 2026 - Flex Fund RFA Close - April 30, 2026

Nevada was awarded nearly $180 million for the first year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program. Four major strategic initiatives focus on rural health outcomes, infrastructure modernization, workforce recruitment, and health technology innovation. Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Steering Committee application deadline - 01/19/2026 - Winter Stakeholder Update Workshop - 01/27/2026 - 1:00 PM PT - virtual

Nevada’s RHTP application proposes a coordinated, statewide effort to transform rural health care through substantial investment in workforce recruitment, infrastructure upgrades, and technology solutions. The application details major gaps in access for rural and frontier residents and sets specific quantitative improvement targets through FFY2031 for provider capacity, health outcomes, technology deployment, and sustainability. Four main funding initiatives and a cross-sector steering committee will oversee implementation, with an emphasis on measurable results, sustainability, and regional partnerships. Key contacts: Director or designee of the Nevada Health Authority; Director or designee of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development; Administrator or designee of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Nevada Department of Human Services; Representative from the Nevada Tribal Health Authority Event schedule: - Original Application Submitted - November 5, 2025 - Date of Revision 1 - December 8, 2025 - Date of Revision 2 - January 30, 2026 - Date of Revision 3 - August 31, 2026 - Nevada RHT Project Narrative document date - 2026-08-31 - Nevada - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) implementation - 2026-01-01 - Nevada - Bill Draft Request for Nevada’s 2027 Legislative Session to join the PA compact - 2026-12-01 - Nevada Legislature - Start of the 2027 Session of the Nevada Legislature - 2027-02-01 - Nevada Legislature

The program is funded through a federal cooperative agreement under Public Law 119-21, Section 71401, and administered in partnership with CMS. Multiple Request for Applications (RFAs) have been issued for initiatives focusing on innovation, technology, workforce recruitment, health systems flex funding, and tribal health system transformation. Applicants must review specific RFA documents for eligibility and application instructions.

This document provides detailed guidance for rural Nevada health providers on allowable workforce recruitment and retention incentives funded under the Rural Health Transformation program for FY2026. It establishes data-driven eligibility, caps on incentives and salary support, a 5-year commitment for clinical providers, and benchmarks award calculations to Western/MGMA data. Funding aims to supplement, not replace, existing recruitment activity and is designed to be equitable, not competitive, across rural and frontier providers.

Nevada’s RHTP outlines a detailed timeline for funding opportunities and subaward management starting early 2026 through late 2026 with multiple Steering Committee meetings planned. The state plans to issue RFAs for two budget periods and establish technical assistance and reporting structures for subrecipients. Event schedule: - First RHT Steering Committee meeting - March 11, 2026 - Publish RHT Budget Period 1 RFAs - March 31, 2026 - RHT Steering Committee meeting - June 9, 2026 - Annual RHT Report submission to CMS due - August 30, 2026 - RHT Steering Committee meeting - September 10, 2026 - RHT Steering Committee meeting - December 7, 2026 - Expected publish date of Budget Period 2 RFAs - January 2027

This document serves as a meeting announcement for the Rural Health Transformation Steering Committee scheduled for September 8, 2026, in Reno, Nevada. It includes meeting logistics and an agenda reference but contains no funding or award information. Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Steering Committee Meeting - September 8, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT - 9850 Double R Blvd - NVHA Large Conference Room, Reno, NV

This document is a public meeting notice and agenda for the Nevada Rural Health Transformation Steering Committee scheduled for September 8, 2026. It outlines agenda items including perinatal workforce shortage discussions, fiscal activity reports, and program application reviews. Key contacts: Jason Bleak j.bleak@nvha.nv.gov; Dena Schmidt d.schmidt@nvha.nv.gov Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Steering Committee Meeting - 09/08/2026 - 1:00 PM PT - Nevada Health Authority Reno Office Large Conference Room, 9850 Double R Blvd, Ste 200, Reno, NV 89521; Microsoft TEAMS virtual option

Nevada received a federal award of $179,931,608 in December 2025 for its Rural Health Transformation Program. The state has initiated a Steering Committee to oversee transformation efforts with broad stakeholder representation. Event schedule: - , 2025: NVHA began engagement less than 30 days following passage of H.R. 1. - July 30 - August – October 2025: Gathered public comment and feedback through public workshops and surveys. - , 2025: Submitted - November 3 - Rural Health Transformation Program application - , 2025: Received - December 29 - Notice of Award - , 2026: Closed application period for RHT Steering Committee. 96 applications were received and reviewed. - January 19 - Revised budget - , 2026: - January 29 - Revised budget - , 2026: Submitted recommendations for the inaugural RHT Steering Committee membership for approvals. - January 30 - How are we doing?