MSRHTP
Transforming Healthcare Sustaining Communities
Mississippi has secured $205 million for the first budget period of a five-year grant through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, part of a historic $50 billion federal investment authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The intention of this program is to create a sustainable healthcare landscape that supports rural communities.
What happens next?
Timely distribution of funding, in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, is our top priority. As program details are finalized, funding opportunities and updates will be posted.
View each program title to learn what the program means for our state as Mississippi begins this work. Click “Learn more” for each program to find more information.
Coordinated Regional Integrated Systems (CRIS) Initiative
The Coordinated Regional Integrated Systems (CRIS) Initiative is Mississippi’s effort to connect the pieces of rural healthcare into one coordinated system—so patients can get the right care, at the right time, closer to home.
Workforce Expansion Initiative (WEI)
The Workforce Expansion Initiative (WEI) is Mississippi’s effort to grow, support, and sustain the rural healthcare workforce—so communities have the providers and support staff they need, when they need them.
Health Technology Advancement and Modernization (HTAM) Initiative
The Health Technology Advancement & Modernization Initiative (HTAM) is Mississippi’s effort to modernize the technology that supports rural healthcare—so providers can deliver safer, faster, and more coordinated care.
Telehealth Adoption and Provider Support (TAPS) Initiative
The Telehealth Adoption & Provider Support (TAPS) Initiative is Mississippi’s effort to expand access to care by bringing healthcare directly to patients—where they are.
Building Rural Infrastructure for Delivery, Growth, and Efficiency (BRIDGE)
The BRIDGE Initiative is Mississippi’s effort to strengthen the physical, operational, and programmatic infrastructure that rural healthcare depends on.
Contact Us
Looking for more information on the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation program? Reach out to our program managers by submitting the form below.