The Shapiro Administration unveiled its Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP), which serves as Pennsylvania’s application for support from the federal Rural Health Transformation Fund and comprehensive plan to support innovation and improve access to essential health services in rural communities so Pennsylvanians of all ages can access timely, high-quality care close to home. If approved by the federal government, the RHTP will provide up to $200 million per year for five years to improve health care access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities across Pennsylvania. The funding will be used to make investments that allow rural health providers to better use technology to support access to high-quality, evidence-based care. This work will also be focused on supporting the rural health workforce through recruitment and retention initiatives that help people at all levels of the health care system grow their career in rural communities. Pennsylvania’s RHTP will strengthen rural health care and bolster overall economic development by building systems of care that can support growing communities. Community Health Centers are an integral part of the plan. Click here to learn more.
