Virginia

NSVRC will make available approximately $4.2 million for rural mobile and hybrid care implementation in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. At least five awards will be issued, but the exact number depends on application merit and available funds. Eligible applicants must serve rural communities in the NSVRC PDC territory and demonstrate how their model expands rural healthcare access and sustainability. Key contacts: Brandon Davis bdavis@nsvregion.org; Isabelle Drayer isabelle.drayer@dmas.virginia.gov; Joel Reagan joel.reagan@dmas.virginia.gov Event schedule: - RFA Issue Date - 08/27/2026 - ET - Written Questions Due - 09/18/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - Responses to Questions Posted - 09/08/2026 - ET - Application Due Date - 09/18/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - Anticipated Notice of Awards - 09/30/2026 - ET - Anticipated Project Start - 10/01/2026 - ET

This RFA solicits implementation-ready proposals from rural Virginia providers and organizations to deploy digital productivity tools that reduce clinician burnout and administrative burden. Successful projects will accelerate the adoption of decision support, workflow automation, and documentation technology, with the goal of strengthening workforce retention and sustaining rural health access. Approximately $7–9 million will be awarded during the 2026-2027 performance period, with VHCF providing ongoing TA and support. Key contacts: Ben Barber ben@vhcf.org; Marcus Divers marcus.divers@dmas.virginia.gov Event schedule: - Pre-application webinar - 08/20/2026 - ET - Applications due - 09/14/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - Online submission at vhcf.org/rural-health - Review and scoring period - 09/15/2026 - Notice of awards issued - 10/15/2026 - Performance period begins - 10/15/2026 - Performance period ends - 09/30/2027

This guidance document outlines the Virginia Rural Health Transformation Fund's RFA schedule, sub-initiative descriptions, and strategic focus areas for the 2026 fiscal year. Multiple sub-initiatives are open for applications from rural health systems, clinics, educational institutions, government agencies, and community-based organizations. Program-level spending caps and eligibility requirements are detailed, covering allowable and unallowable costs and guidance for interested applicants. Key contacts: Allison Youngblood Allison.Youngblood@VirginiaIPC.org; Ben Barber ben@vhcf.org; Heather Neil hneil@vhha.com; Kayla Diggs-Brody Kdiggsbrody@vhha.com Event schedule: - Provider Productivity Fund application window - 08/14/2026 - Provider Productivity Fund application close - 09/14/2026 - Provider Interoperability Fund application window - 07/31/2026 - Provider Interoperability Fund application close - 08/31/2026 - Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Fund application window - 08/10/2026 - Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Fund application close - 09/15/2026 - Attract and Retain Physicians application window - 08/10/2026 - Attract and Retain Physicians application close - 08/31/2026

This checklist provides detailed instructions for entities applying to the RHTP Provider Productivity initiative in Virginia. It includes eligibility requirements, formatting guidelines, required documents, and key submission dates. A pre-application webinar is offered to assist applicants. Event schedule: - Pre-Application Webinar - August 20, 2026 - 11:00 AM EST - Register via webinar link - Application Deadline - September 14, 2026 - 5:00 PM EST - Submit via Application Submission Form

This is Virginia's formal application to CMS for the $1B Rural Health Transformation Program (2025-2030), proposing four pillars: technology, workforce, access, and prevention. Major initiatives aim to modernize rural provider infrastructure, build the workforce, improve access via mobile and hybrid models, and support integrated, preventive care for chronic disease and maternal health. Sub-initiative administrators and partners are identified, pending CMS funding approval.

Virginia is advancing the Rural Health Transformation initiative by assessing local needs, sharing best practices, and deploying innovative solutions to improve rural healthcare access and quality. The Department of Medical Assistance Services highlights improvements in postpartum care and crisis response impacting over two million Virginians. Event schedule: - Medicaid members who have received services at Fishing Point Healthcare and its affiliated pharmacies, Fishing Point Healthcare has decided to pause services for Virginia Medicaid members effective , 2026. You can contact the Member Helpline, or if you are enrolled with an MCO, please contact them to assist you in finding an enrolled healthcare provider who meets your needs. - April 15 - Help Us Navigate the Website!

This FAQ document clarifies eligibility, allowable uses, reporting, partnerships, and technical requirements for applicants to Virginia's Provider Interoperability and Provider Productivity sub-initiatives under RHTP. Applicants must serve FORHP-designated rural localities, may partner with universities or dental providers, and can apply for multiple projects. Award amounts will vary by project scale; no fixed budget or anticipated number of awards is stated. Projects must comply with federal cost principles and reporting requirements.

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