HarperRHTP Tracker
All States/Louisiana

Louisiana

Planning

Quality & Outcomes

FY26 Award
$/Rural Resident
$188
Rank
17th /50
Rural Pop.

Data:CMS·KFF·Census

Funding Breakdown

Baseline
Workload
Baseline: $100.0M
Workload: $108.4M

Source: KFF funding formula analysis

Initiatives by CMS Goal Bucket

Access to Care
Strengthen Care Integration for High-Needs Populations

Strengthen care integration through coordinated, multi-modal care infrastructure models for high-needs rural populations.

Workforce Development
Build Resilient Integrated Rural Health and Emergency System

Expand and stabilize the workforce through targeted incentives, continuous training, and technology-enabled care coordination to build a resilient rural health system.

Financial Sustainability
Value-Based Payment and Care Models

Implement value-based payment and care models that reward outcomes, support innovative services, and ensure sustainable, high-quality care for rural communities.

Capital Investment Support

Provide capital investment support to strengthen sustainable access to essential health services.

Quality & Health Outcomes
Expand Prevention and Nutrition-Based Interventions

Address chronic disease, maternal health, and behavioral health challenges through prevention and nutrition-based interventions.

Infrastructure & Technology
Modernize Rural Health Technology Infrastructure and Expand Interoperability

Combine a State-managed, CMS-aligned EHR system with a tech catalyst fund to invest in innovative digital tools and mobile care platforms.

Source: CMS state abstracts

How to Participate in Louisiana

Steps for healthcare organizations to access RHTP funding through Louisiana's programs.

Lead State Agency
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)
Visit agency website
Identify Your Role
Determine if your organization is eligible: hospitals, clinics, community health centers, health plans, and other rural healthcare providers can participate through state sub-awards.
Review State Plans
Read your state's RHTP application and initiative plans to understand which programs align with your organization's services and needs.
Engage With Your State Agency
Contact the lead state agency managing RHTP implementation. Attend stakeholder sessions and register for procurement notifications.
Respond to RFPs
When your state releases Requests for Proposals for RHTP sub-awards, submit applications aligned with the CMS goal buckets your state prioritizes.
Prepare for Compliance
Set up systems for quarterly reporting, outcome metric tracking, and financial audits required by CMS. Organizations receiving $750K+ need single audit capability.

Note: RHTP funds flow from CMS to state agencies, which then distribute to providers through sub-awards and contracts. Direct federal applications are not accepted — participation is through your state's program.

RHTP Compliance Checklist

Key obligations for organizations participating in Louisiana's RHTP programs.

0 of 8 checkedSource: RHTP NOFO

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50th
in national health rankings
Louisiana ranks 50th in national health rankings, making RHTP investments critical for improving outcomes in the state's most underserved rural communities.
Source:CMS·KFF·Census

Federal Health Funding

Total HRSA grants to this state (FY16–25) vs. new CMS RHTP award

$181.6M
$167.2M
$174.6M
$193.1M
$251.8M
$342.2M
$233.0M
$230.9M
$229.2M
$235.2M
RHTP $208.4MHRSA $235.2M
2016
2025
FY26
HRSA
HRSA (proj.)
RHTP (CMS)
HRSA 10-yr avg.
HRSA FY25 (proj. FY26)
+ RHTP FY26 award
FY26 combined$443.5M

FY26 HRSA projected from FY25 actuals (FY26 not yet published). RHTP is new CMS funding in addition to existing HRSA grants.

Rural pop. (2020)
Change since 2010
Rural poverty rate
Primary care shortage areas
Practitioners needed
Hospital closures since 2005
Complete closures
Converted (limited services)
Sources:HRSA·Sheps Center·Census·USDA ERS·HRSA HPSA

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