Discover how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program funds telemedicine, cybersecurity, workforce development and integrated care—and how Solutionz supports rural providers.
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), represents one of the largest federal investments ever made in rural healthcare infrastructure, technology, cybersecurity, and workforce sustainability.
Over the next five years, the program will deliver approximately $50 billion nationwide, with each state receiving an average of $200 million per year to modernize rural health systems, expand access to care, and build durable healthcare workforce pipelines.
Unlike traditional grants, the RHT Program is a state-administered federal funding model, giving states flexibility to invest in proven, scalable solutions that improve rural health outcomes, strengthen recruitment and retention, and support long-term system sustainability.
For rural hospitals, health systems, clinics, and community providers, this creates a powerful opportunity—if prepared.
The RHT Program is a CMS initiative designed to improve health outcomes and access to care in rural communities by funding:
Funds flow from the federal government to each state, and states then allocate funding to local healthcare entities through approved programs and initiatives.
Key distinction:
The RHT Program is not a competitive grant. Instead, it is a multi-year funding stream awarded through state-led transformation plans that often prioritize healthcare workforce shortages and rural talent pipelines.
How Much Funding Is Available Through the RHT Program?
States must invest in at least three eligible activity areas, many of which align directly with healthcare technology, infrastructure modernization, and workforce development initiatives.
CMS encourages states to prioritize RHT investments that address rural healthcare workforce shortages, including recruitment, education, training, and long-term retention strategies supported by technology.
CMS has identified several eligible funding categories. Among the most impactful for rural healthcare organizations are:
1. Telemedicine and Virtual Care Technology
RHT funding supports the expansion of telehealth, remote care, and digital health services, helping rural providers:
2. Healthcare Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure
As digital care expands, cybersecurity is a required foundation—not an afterthought.
RHT funding may be used for:
3. Care Coordination and Integrated Care Models
RHT emphasizes long-term sustainability, including better coordination across care settings and care teams.
Eligible solutions include:
4. Workforce Development and Career Pipeline Enablement
RHT funding can support strategies that address rural healthcare workforce shortages by strengthening the full talent pipeline, including:
These initiatives help rural providers recruit, train, and retain healthcare professionals while building sustainable, community-based talent pipelines.
While states control the funding, local providers must clearly define how technology investments support state goals. This requires:
This is where many organizations struggle—and where Solutionz provides critical value.
Solutionz helps rural healthcare organizations successfully plan, request, and deploy technology aligned with RHT Program priorities.
Telemedicine Enablement
Solutionz designs and implements secure, enterprise-grade telemedicine environments that support:
Solutions are deployment-ready, scalable, and aligned with state funding expectations.
Cybersecurity for Rural Healthcare
Through Solutionz Security, we provide layered, healthcare-focused cybersecurity solutions that:
Care Coordination and Communication Technology
Solutionz enables integrated care environments by connecting clinical teams, systems, and locations through secure, reliable communications technology, supporting:
Supporting Rural Providers Through State RHT Funding Requests
Solutionz works alongside rural healthcare organizations to:
✔ Identify fundable technology and workforce priorities
✔ Align projects with state RHT objectives
✔ Support solution design and documentation
✔ Integrate workforce development and pipeline strategies
✔ Deliver implementation and long-term support
We help ensure your organization is ready when states open funding requests.
The Rural Health Transformation Program is reshaping how rural healthcare is funded, delivered, and sustained.
Organizations that act early, with the right technology partner, will be best positioned to:
Solutionz, Inc. is ready to help rural healthcare organizations turn RHT funding into lasting transformation. Click here to learn more.
What is the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program?
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a CMS initiative that provides federal funding to states to improve healthcare access, technology, cybersecurity, training, and care coordination in rural communities over a five-year period.
No. The RHT Program is not a traditional grant. It is a state-administered federal funding stream, allowing states to invest in approved healthcare transformation initiatives aligned with CMS priorities. However, a state may release Request for Proposals (RFPs) or other invitations to apply to receive funds.
How much funding does each state receive through the RHT Program?
Each state will receive an average of approximately $200 million per year from 2026 to 2030, depending on population and CMS allocation formulas. Specific state funding can be found here. https://www.cms.gov/files/document/rural-health-transformation-50-state-spotlights.pdf
Eligible projects commonly include:
Can rural hospitals and clinics receive RHT funding?
Yes. Rural hospitals, health systems, clinics, and community health centers providers can receive RHT funding when they participate in or request support through state-led RHT initiatives.
Yes. CMS explicitly allows RHT funds to be used for technology, software, hardware, cybersecurity solutions, and technical assistance that support rural healthcare services.
RHT funding supports workforce development by enabling telemedicine, virtual training, secure collaboration tools, and education partnerships that help rural providers recruit, train, and retain healthcare workers from high school through advanced clinical degrees.
How does telemedicine fit into the RHT Program?
Telemedicine is a key priority of the RHT Program, as it:
How can an AV integrator help with RHT-funded initiatives?
Solutionz helps rural healthcare organizations:
Who can help with RHT funding requests?
Solutionz Grant Program Services support organizations by preparing technology strategies and documentation that align with state RHT requirements, helping providers be ready when funding opportunities open.