What Is RHTP?
The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a nationwide, multi-year initiative led by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to strengthen and modernize rural healthcare systems across all 50 states. With $50 billion in funding over five years (FY 2026–2030), the program aims to move rural health systems beyond short-term relief toward sustainable, value-based, and technology-enabled care models.
RHTP investments support:
● Health IT and EHR modernization
● Telehealth and remote patient monitoring
● Workforce initiatives and training
● Care model redesign
● Data analytics and interoperability
RHTP Goals (National Framework)
RHTP is structured around five core goals:
Expand Access to Care
● Improve access to primary, specialty, behavioral, and chronic care
● Reduce geographic and financial barriers
Strengthen the Rural Health Workforce
● Address workforce shortages
● Support recruitment, retention, and training
Advance Health IT & Interoperability
● Modernize EHR systems
● Enable data sharing, care coordination, and analytics
Improve Quality & Health Outcomes
● Support population health management
● Reduce avoidable hospitalizations and disparities
Promote Financial Sustainability & Value-Based Care
● Prepare rural providers for alternative payment models
● Strengthen operational and financial resilience
Florida RHTP: 15 Targeted Initiatives
Florida has translated the national goals into 15 statewide initiatives to address the unique needs of rural communities:
Expand Access to Care
Telehealth & virtual care expansion
Mobile health and outreach services
Specialty care access initiatives
Strengthen the Rural Workforce
Workforce recruitment and retention programs
Training, upskilling, and credentialing support
Clinical support models for rural providers
Advance Health IT & Interoperability
EHR implementation and modernization
Interoperability and health information exchange
Data analytics and population health tools
Improve Quality & Outcomes
Chronic disease management programs
Behavioral health integration
Care coordination and transitions of care
Financial Sustainability & Value-Based Care
Value-based care readiness initiatives
Long-term sustainability and transformation planning
Long-term sustainability and transformation planning
Florida Implementation Approach
- State-led strategy through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
- Sub-awards and procurements for rural providers
- Multi-year implementation with annual reporting
- Strong emphasis on technology enablement and interoperability
Key Implementation Partners help:
- Execute EHR and HIT initiatives
- Integrate telehealth and interoperability solutions
- Support data reporting and analytics
- Train providers and staff
- Ensure long-term sustainability
ClinDCast at the Frontlines of RHTP
ClinDCast supports rural hospitals, FQHCs, county health departments, and rural health networks in translating RHTP strategy into technology-enabled, operational solutions that improve access, care coordination, and system sustainability.
Core Services:
EHR Implementation & Optimization
Selection, rollout, workflow alignment, documentation, and integration
Interoperability & Health Information Exchange
Integration with HIEs, encounter notification systems, and FHIR-based data exchange
Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring
Expansion of primary, specialty, behavioral, and chronic care access
Data Analytics & Value-Based Care Readiness
Dashboards, quality reporting, and population health analytics for RHTP reporting and alternative payment models
Training, Change Management & Sustainability
Staff training, workflow redesign, and Lean Six Sigma-based adoption support
Value: ClinDCast accelerates technology adoption, reduces implementation risk, and helps rural organizations achieve measurable improvements aligned with RHTP objectives.
