Program Overview
What is the Rural Health Transformation Program?
The CMS Rural Health Transformation Program is a state-led initiative designed to support long-term rural healthcare transformation. Through this program, states can pursue funding to strengthen access, stabilize care delivery, invest in workforce and technology, and improve health outcomes in rural communities.
The Opportunity for Rural Hospitals
A rare opportunity to shape the future of rural care
- Sustain access
- Modernize infrastructure
- Improve outcomes
How Vizient Helps
From opportunity to execution
- Assess organizational needs and transformation priorities
- Align initiatives to CMS and state planning goals
- Build the business case for investment
- Quantify expected impact
- Prepare for implementation
CMS Grant Guidance
How to prepare for the CMS funding process
Steps:
- Confirm state participation
- Define transformation priorities
- Build data-backed case
- Align to priorities
- Prepare for implementation
Why Early Action Matters
The strongest position starts before funding decisions are made.