**********North Dakota opens RHTP grants for rural health workforce — EMS eligible; multi-state flows** [developing]
Key Questions
What are the North Dakota RHTP grants for?
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (ND DHHS) has opened Rural Health and Hospitals Transformation Program (RHTP) grant applications up to $10 million. Funds support rural workforce development, equipment, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring (RPM) for critical access hospitals and clinics, with EMS services eligible.
Is EMS eligible for the North Dakota RHTP grants?
Yes, EMS services are eligible for the ND DHHS RHTP grants. These grants target rural health workforce, equipment, telehealth, and RPM initiatives for critical access hospitals and clinics.
What recent developments are there in Montana related to rural health grants?
Montana's ruralhealth.mt.gov has added a nonprofit focus to its rural health initiatives. Additionally, the state awarded $500,000 in grants to 10 local safety agencies to boost rural emergency services.
What examples of funding are mentioned for Tennessee EMS and rescue services?
Tennessee's Rural Health Center of Excellence awarded $1.75 million for trauma training. The Hawkins County Rescue Squad received a TVA grant for RECON eBikes and a stretcher trailer to expand emergency response capabilities.
What risks are associated with rural hospital changes in these states?
'Right-sizing' rural hospitals, such as the MT Big Sandy example, risks hospital cuts that could increase EMS burdens. This trend affects states including MT, OK, WY, ND, NE, TN, KS, and NV, potentially impacting response times and emergency care access.
ND DHHS RHTP apps open up to $10M for critical access hosp/clinics rural workforce/equip/telehealth/RPM (EMS-eligible); MT ruralhealth.mt.gov adds nonprofit focus. Governors' addresses signal state RHTP flows incl TN EMS/Rural Health CoE $1.75M trauma training awards + TVA Hawkins Co RECON eBikes/stretcher trailer; complements WV/NE/KS trends; 'right-sizing' risks hospital cuts (MT Big Sandy ex) hiking EMS burdens in MT/OK/WY/ND/NE/TN/KS/NV. Check deadlines.