Massachusetts
Quality & Outcomes
Funding Breakdown
Initiatives by CMS Goal Bucket
Facilitate the introduction and redesign of care models in rural MA to increase access, broaden service availability, and improve efficiency.
Investments and programs to increase viability, integration, and expanded role of EMS in rural communities.
Training Healthcare for Retention, Innovation, & Excellence — strengthen the full continuum of the healthcare workforce through development, recruitment, and retention.
Improve clinical infrastructure, increase coordination, and expand payment methodologies to advance value-based care and lower costs.
Support community-informed and led prevention activities to empower communities to address gaps related to root causes of health.
Improve technological infrastructure of rural health providers to increase connectivity, create efficiencies, and support better outcomes.
Support minor renovations of rural facilities to optimize space and expand access.
Source: CMS state abstracts
How to Participate in Massachusetts
Steps for healthcare organizations to access RHTP funding through Massachusetts's programs.
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 Massachusetts's RHTP programs.
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Federal Health Funding
Total HRSA grants to this state (FY16–25) vs. new CMS RHTP award
FY26 HRSA projected from FY25 actuals (FY26 not yet published). RHTP is new CMS funding in addition to existing HRSA grants.
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