Wyoming

A Wyoming county health department is seeking state funding support for rural health initiatives. The announcement signals local intent to apply for, or obtain, future resources to address rural health transformation.

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Wyoming awarded over $205 million in federal funds to rural hospitals, EMS agencies, clinics, and partners under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Awards span critical access hospital supports, EMS modernization, physician GME expansion, technology adoption, integrated primary care, and care coordination. The program funds capital upgrades, workforce development, health information technology, and robust care integration statewide.

Utah DHHS is soliciting applications for the PATH 1.4 Community Care Hubs project under the Rural Health Transformation Program, with up to $18M anticipated over five years. Activities include developing rural CCH sites to improve preventive care, integrated behavioral health, and care coordination, serving 25 rural counties. No cost-sharing is required and the program is 100% federally funded. Key contacts: Christine Espinel; Karlee Walker Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 08/17/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Online Qualtrics portal - Question Submission Deadline - 08/13/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Final Q&A Page Update - 08/14/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Anticipated Award Notification - 09/04/2026 - MT - Agreement Period Start - 09/21/2026 - MT - Agreement Period End - 09/30/2031 - MT

Wyoming's Department of Health announced the opening of RFAs for its Rural Health Transformation Program with $205 million available. The program focuses on strengthening rural healthcare access, workforce development, technology investments, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Event schedule: - RFA Opening Date - 07/01/2026 - Wyoming Department of Health

The program focuses on access to emergency medical care, rural workforce supply, health technology transformation, and the 'Make Wyoming Healthy Again' initiative. Awards are expected to be obligated by October 30, 2026, and fully expended by September 30, 2027. Wyoming’s RHTP includes multiple RFAs for different sub-initiatives with application deadlines on August 2, 2026. Event schedule: - On , 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. Part of that law creates the Rural Health Transformation Program. This new program offers Wyoming a significant opportunity to strengt...

Wyoming received a first-year federal award of $205 million to launch statewide Rural Health Transformation, aimed at improving access to emergency medical care, sustaining rural hospitals, and addressing critical workforce, maternal, and behavioral health challenges. Strategic priorities were developed through extensive public engagement, town halls, and surveys, directing funds and initiatives toward the most pressing needs in rural and frontier communities. The program employs targeted incentives, new technology platforms, and expanded workforce education to address longstanding disparities in rural health access and outcomes. Key contacts: Wyoming Hospital Association; Wyoming EMS Association; Wyoming Medical Society; University of Wyoming Event schedule: - Wyoming Department of Health RHTP document issue date - 2026-05-08 - Wyoming - SNAP waiver draft bill passed Joint Committee - 2025-10-16 - Wyoming Legislature - SNAP waiver bill introduction (expected) - 2026-02-01 - Wyoming Legislature - Wyoming Department of Health Report Publication - 2026-05-08

Wyoming's Rural Health Transformation Program aims to improve rural and frontier health using $200 million (requested) to address EMS, workforce, technology, and population health issues. The application addresses long-standing access challenges in EMS response, provider shortages, and maternal health deserts. Priorities were informed by 11 statewide town halls and an online survey with over 1,300 responses.

The program supports chronic disease prevention, behavioral health, sustaining rural access to care, innovative care delivery and payment models, workforce development, technological solutions, and IT assistance. It involves a timeline of key milestones including funding awards, legislative actions, and contract execution throughout 2025 and 2026. Public meetings are held for award discussions with some opportunities for public virtual participation. Key contacts: Monique McBride monique.mcbride@wyo.gov Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Advisory Committee Meeting - August 11, 2026 - 8:00 AM MT - Turntable room, Thyra Thomson State Office Building, Casper, WY or Google Meet - First-year award announced - December 29, 2025 - Revised budget due to CMS - January 20, 2026 - Contract execution deadline - October 1, 2026

The Teton County Health Department (TCHD) is preparing to apply for state-allocated funds from Wyoming's share of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The department plans to support initiatives in technology, integrated primary care, and care coordination for dual-eligible Medicare/Medicaid recipients. Wyoming received $205 million as part of the $50 billion RHTP, with local entities encouraged to develop their own project proposals. Funding applications are due August 2, with all funds distributed by October 1.

This FAQ provides guidance for applicants to the RHTP's technology challenge and initiative funding, clarifies multiple applications rules, and details cost eligibility. Entities may submit multiple applications for different initiatives and request administrative costs if justified, but indirect costs are not funded. Event schedule: - , 2026 - July 10 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Pregnant By Choice is a Wyoming Medicaid program extending contraceptive coverage to women postpartum beyond the standard 60 days. It aims to reduce unintended pregnancies and improve maternal and child health by providing education, exams, and family planning services.