Michigan

Advance rural health by reducing gaps in access to care and essential supportive care by implementing care models that keep residents close to home.

Recruit and retain rural health professionals, behavioral health providers, and community health workers to increase access to primary, behavioral, and preventive care.

Establish sustainable partnerships among rural hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to improve care coordination and promote financially sustainable care models.

Demonstrate measurable improvements in community well-being, system efficiency, and patient experience.

Implement a rural technology catalyst fund to expand data exchange and telehealth adoption, and establish digital referral networks connecting residents to local care and wellness resources.