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Rhode Island

Planning

Quality & Outcomes

FY26 Award
$/Rural Resident
$6,305
Rank
48th /50
Rural Pop.

Data:CMS·KFF·Census

Funding Breakdown

Baseline
Workload
Baseline: $100.0M
Workload: $56.2M

Source: KFF funding formula analysis

Initiatives by CMS Goal Bucket

Access to Care
Community Clinical Care Hubs and Mobile Health

Establish community clinical care hubs with rural community-integrated and mobile health services, plus accessibility investments.

EMS Expansion and Hospital-at-Home

Launch statewide community paramedicine, a State EMS academy, and hospital-at-home with remote monitoring.

Workforce Development
Rural Workforce Development

Invest in training, placements, and recruitment to build a sustainable rural healthcare workforce.

Financial Sustainability
Value-Based Payment Transition

Transition rural providers to value-based payment models for long-term financial sustainability.

Quality & Health Outcomes
Behavioral Health and Oral Health

Expand 24/7 crisis stabilization, recovery centers, tele-dentistry, and special-care dental services.

Block Island and Tribal Investments

Targeted place-based investments for Block Island and the Narragansett Indian Tribe.

Infrastructure & Technology
Technology Modernization

Deploy a State-sponsored EHR system, health IT grants, and rural data/workforce tracking infrastructure.

Source: CMS state abstracts

How to Participate in Rhode Island

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

Lead State Agency
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)
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 Rhode Island's RHTP programs.

0 of 8 checkedSource: RHTP NOFO

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13
initiatives under 5 priorities
Rhode Island deploys 13 initiatives under 5 priorities including Block Island and Narragansett Indian Tribe place-based investments.
Source:CMS·KFF·Census

Federal Health Funding

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

$51.1M
$49.1M
$51.9M
$52.9M
$64.9M
$93.3M
$62.5M
$58.1M
$57.8M
$55.2M
RHTP $156.2MHRSA $55.2M
2016
2025
FY26
HRSA
HRSA (proj.)
RHTP (CMS)
HRSA 10-yr avg.
HRSA FY25 (proj. FY26)
+ RHTP FY26 award
FY26 combined$211.4M

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
Primary care shortage areas
Practitioners needed
Sources:HRSA·Census·HRSA HPSA

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