Texas HHSC Announces $60M Initial RHTP Tranche for Rural Hospitals
Key Questions
What is the $60M initial RHTP tranche from Texas HHSC?
The $60M is the initial tranche of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) under the $1.4B Rural Texas Strong initiative. It targets rural hospital districts to fund wellness centers, food systems, and screenings for diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
Who is eligible for these rural health funds in Texas?
Eligible applicants include Texas hospitals, FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers), RHCs (Rural Health Clinics), and providers. The focus is on 202 rural counties.
What is the timeline for RFPs and grants under this program?
RFPs and grants are confirmed to flow before October. The announcement was made by Texas HHSC and Governor Greg Abbott to make rural Texans healthy again.
Texas HHSC drops $60M initial RHTP tranche under $1.4B Rural Texas Strong for rural hospital districts—wellness centers, food systems, screenings vs diabetes/heart disease/obesity. Confirms RFPs/grants flowing pre-Oct amid 202 counties focus. Urgent opps for TX hosps/FQHCs/RHCs/providers.