Rhode Island

The document announces a federal award totaling $106 million to expand rural health care across New York, Rhode Island, and Michigan. Specific Rhode Island sub-awards or detailed program information are not provided in this announcement.

The administration announced $5.48 million funding to support expansion of healthcare-focused Career and Technical Education programs in rural Rhode Island. This investment aims to address rural healthcare workforce needs by enhancing training and career pathways.

Official Rhode Island RIDE source for the RHTP healthcare CTE workforce pipeline award and its pre-award application materials.

Rhode Island received $5.48 million in funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand healthcare career education via 14 local education agencies and schools. This investment aims to strengthen the healthcare workforce pipeline in rural areas of the state.

The mini-grant program funds recruitment, retention, and administrative support to increase capacity for Medicaid primary care in Rhode Island through tiered funding allocations and compliance requirements. Event schedule: - Program Funds Expiration - 12/31/2025 - Rhode Island

This grant opportunity funded by the Rhode Island Rural Health Transformation Program seeks to expand peer-based recovery services through two Recovery Community Centers in designated rural towns. The total federal budget allocated is $680,000 with an average award size of $340,000 per center and no matching funds required. Key contacts: Stephanie Harrington stephanie.harrington@bhddh.ri.gov Event schedule: - Deadline for questions to program contact - 07/03/2026 - FAQ publication date - 07/10/2026

This document provides responses to questions regarding the Finance Manager RFP for the Rhode Island RHTP. The RFP outlines requirements and restrictions for applicants, including that the consultant must be based in Rhode Island. Event schedule: - Questions due - 10/07/2026 - Responses posted - 10/09/2026

The program includes seeking vendors for coding consultant services to improve documentation and coding accuracy, as well as finance manager services to support the program's fiscal and administrative needs. These efforts aim to enhance value-based care within rural Community Health Centers. Event schedule: - , 2026 - August 25 - Article: Wood River Health delivers quality care for southern Rhode Islanders - , 2026 - August 17 - Providence Community Health Centers Names New President & Chief Executive Officer - , 2026 - August 14 - RIHCA Celebrates National Health Center Week 2026

This Notice of Funding Opportunity invites Rhode Island acute-care hospitals to apply for funding to implement or scale Hospital at Home programs under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Tiered funding supports hospitals at various stages, from readiness and planning to operational launch and expansion, with special emphasis on improving rural access, technology, workforce, and alignment with CMS AHCAH requirements. Awardees must meet program milestones and deliverables, with non-competitive reimbursement and future funding based on demonstrated progress and performance. Key contacts: Scott Keays scottk@hari.org Event schedule: - NOFO Release - 10/01/2026 - ET - Questions Due - 10/07/2026 - ET - Hospital at Home Advisory Meeting - 10/08/2026 - ET - Q&A Issued - 10/09/2026 - ET - Application Due Date - 10/20/2026 - ET - Award Notification - 10/28/2026 - ET - Contract Negotiation & Execution - 10/28/2026 - ET - Program Start Date / Kickoff - 11/01/2026 - ET

Official Rhode Island RIDE source for the RHTP healthcare CTE workforce pipeline award and its pre-award application materials.

Rhode Island submitted a multi-component RHTP plan targeting population health, behavioral health, workforce, EMS, HIT, and innovative care. The plan leverages new CMS funding, focuses on rural equity, and aligns with long-term health system goals and measurable targets. Event schedule: - Application deadline - 11/05/2025 - CMS award decisions expected - 12/31/2025 - Planning Meeting - Patient Experience - 12/01/2025 - Planning Meeting - System Solvency - 12/15/2025 - Planning Meeting - Access and Affordability - 01/15/2026 - Planning Meeting - Health Care Services and HRSNs - 01/23/2026 - Planning Meeting - System Infrastructure - 01/26/2026

Rhode Island secured a $156 million 5-year RHTP award with $142.7 million planned for SFYs 2026-27. The budget funds thirteen initiatives targeting value-based payment transition, rural workforce development, health IT modernization, behavioral health expansion, and innovative care delivery models.

Rhode Island RHTP plans to strengthen access to high-quality, sustainable community-driven care in rural and island areas. The $1 billion five-year program covers 13 interconnected initiatives that target clinical care hubs, EMS, workforce, value-based care, and technology integration.

Rhode Island's RHTP application outlines a $1 billion, five-year program supporting 13 key initiatives to transform rural health care across the state. The program emphasizes integrated community-based care, technology modernization, workforce training, and emergency services enhancement for sustainable, high-quality health delivery.

The program targets 18 rural communities across five counties and focuses on mobile health, hospital-at-home, behavioral health services, and investment in health IT. The proposal builds on the RI 2030 Plan and includes partnerships with FQHCs, local health systems, and tribal health organizations. Event schedule: - Published on Thursday, , 2025 - November 13 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that Rhode Island has formally submitted its application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for fund...

This guide serves as a comprehensive reference for states and rural health partners participating in the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). It analyzes and compiles federal funding streams, technical assistance, workforce, and strategic resources aiming to support rural hospitals and improve systemic health outcomes. The document is designed for RHTP recipients to inform strategy, leverage partnerships, and sustain transformation efforts.

The state is adapting to federal Medicaid changes effective October 1, 2026, impacting eligibility and renewal processes for some adults. Rhode Island offers a specific Incentive Payment Application grant under its RHTP to promote value-based care transformation in rural health settings. Event schedule: - The federal government is making changes to Medicaid programs across the country. Effective , 2026, new federal laws have ended Medicaid eligibility for some adults who are not U.S. citizens. Starting in 2027, some ad...