Rhode Island Gov McKee Announces $156M RHTP Allocation
Key Questions
What funding amount did Rhode Island Gov. McKee announce for the Rural Health Transformation Program?
Gov. McKee announced a $156M RHTP award, including $33M for FY26/27. This elevates Rhode Island to active tracking status.
What specific allocations are included in the $33M for FY26/27?
The $33M includes $16.7M for IT modernization for hospitals, FQHCs, behavioral health, and data systems, plus $16.2M for hospital-at-home initiatives. These funds target rural and home health care improvements.
What opportunities are expected for rural providers following the announcement?
The announcement signals imminent NOFOs, grants, and contracts for rural providers, hospitals, and FQHCs. It also mentions scope and CON reforms via the EOHHS site.
Gov McKee announces $156M RHTP award incl $33M FY26/27 ($16.7M IT mod for hosps/FQHCs/BH/data + $16.2M hospital-at-home); signals imminent NOFOs/grants/contracts for rural providers/hosps/FQHCs + scope/CON reforms via EOHHS site. Elevates RI to active tracking.