Vermont

The program has completed Year 1 funding opportunities with all RFPs and NOFOs closed. Year 2 opportunities will be posted in the future, with exact dates to be determined. Interested parties are encouraged to sign up for the newsletter to receive updates. Key contacts: AHS.HealthCareReform@vermont.gov

Vermont was awarded $195 million for Year One of a five-year Rural Health Transformation Fund initiative to expand test-to-treat pharmacy services in rural communities. This will increase primary care access by leveraging pharmacists as providers, supporting workforce capacity, and reducing unnecessary emergency department utilization. Event schedule: - Notice of Award Date - 4/6/2026 - 2:05 PM ET - Waterbury, VT - Application Open Date - 4/6/2026 - Application Close Date - 5/8/2026 - 2:00 PM ET

Vermont is soliciting applications under CMS Notice of Award #RHTCMS332047-01-00 to expand Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) training in rural areas. Applicants must submit a risk assessment and detailed work plan, including sustainability and performance targets. This program aims to address rural healthcare workforce shortages and improve care quality. Event schedule: - Application Due - 04/10/2026 - 4:30 PM ET

This addendum updates the timeline for Vermont's Rural Health Transformation Program subrecipient grant competition, establishing two application rounds for rural healthcare provider transformation funding. The grant periods range from 10 to 11 months, starting in September or October 2026 and ending July 30, 2027. Extensions beyond Year 1 are possible with AHS and CMS approval. Event schedule: - Application Posted (Round 1) - June 19, 2026 - Deadline for Questions (Round 1) - June 26, 2026 - Application Deadline (Round 1) - July 17, 2026 - Commencement of Grant Agreement (Round 1) - September 1, 2026 - Application Deadline (Round 2) - August 17, 2026 - Commencement of Grant Agreement (Round 2) - October 1, 2026

Vermont's application details an ambitious transformation of rural health care through 30 proposed initiatives and grant programs targeting regionalization, integrated shared service platforms, stronger primary care, and major investments in rural provider and workforce development. The state will fund both service delivery reforms and physical facility and IT modernization, emphasizing EMS/paramedicine, mobile units, analytics, telehealth, housing, workforce pipelines, and more. Large-scale system assessment, independent evaluation, and insurance competition/transparency strategies ensure a data-driven, accountable transformation.

Vermont submitted its Rural Health Transformation Fund application for federal funding covering 2026-2030. The application focuses on strengthening rural health networks through coordination, technology sharing, workforce support, and affordability. Exact award amounts are yet to be determined by federal review.

Summary document linking to Vermont RHTP application and related resources, no explicit award details provided.

This progress report details significant organizational restructuring at University of Vermont Health Network, resulting in $8.1 million in annual savings, as well as the commissioning of two consultant studies to optimize clinical operations and forecast fiscal sustainability. It also recounts ongoing negotiations to implement value-based care contracts with BCBS VT and the state's effort to address affordability, quality, and population health. The Liaison Team continues to oversee progress, aiming to inform and guide Vermont's rural health transformation strategy. Event schedule: - Consultant studies begin - 01/01/2026 - Consultant studies complete - 03/31/2026 - Liaison Team project completion estimated - Fall 2026

Vermont is advancing a statewide rural health transformation strategy under Act 68 of 2025, building on prior community engagement and legislative mandates. Fourteen hospitals are engaged in shared services, care shifts to appropriate settings, analytics, and service line optimization. The state is broadening efforts to include primary care and community provider transformation, aiming for a sustainable, equitable rural health system.

This document provides detailed answers and clarifications regarding the RFP for establishing Mental Health Urgent Care services in Rutland County, Vermont. The Q&A emphasizes the program's aim to fill service gaps in rural areas and clarifies eligibility, budgeting, and scope of expected services. Final program cost and pricing remain fully proposer-determined with no fixed-state or federal ceiling. Event schedule: - RFP Issue Date - 7/10/2026 - ET - Questions Due - 7/17/2026 - 4:00 PM ET - Answers Posted - 7/20/2026 - ET - Addendum Answers Posted - 8/5/2026 - ET - RFP Responses Due - 8/7/2026 - 4:00 PM ET - via VTBuys

This document is an addendum to the Vermont Rural Health Transformation Program subrecipient grant regarding telehealth technology adoption, specifying corrections and compliance updates.

The program emphasizes statewide coordination among critical access hospitals and other rural providers to improve health outcomes, with strategic investments promoting care integration and infrastructure modernization. It prioritizes sustaining and expanding high-quality healthcare in rural communities while responding to Vermont's unique demographic and geographic needs.