Federal Register #2026-18570

Supplemental Funding Award for Technical Assistance to Rural Healthcare Organizations in the Appalachian Region

This award provides supplemental funding to support rural healthcare organizations in the Appalachian Region: - Government Buyer: - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services - Federal Office of Rural Health Policy - Award Recipient: - Rural Health Redesign Center Organization, Inc., Harrisburg, PA - Purpose and Scope: - $1,000,000 in supplemental funding under the Appalachian Region Healthcare Support Program - Expands technical assistance to rural healthcare organizations in counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission - Targets critical access hospitals, small rural hospitals, rural health clinics, tribal healthcare facilities, and other rural providers - Services Provided: - In-depth technical assistance to improve financial and operational performance and quality of care - Includes objective analysis, assessment, identification of clinical service expansion opportunities, and support for implementing best practices - Notable Requirements: - Funding is for service support only; no specific OEMs, products, or equipment purchases are involved - Assistance is provided free of charge to eligible rural healthcare organizations

Description

HRSA is providing additional funding under the Appalachian Region Healthcare Support Program to one award recipient in fiscal year (FY) 2026. This supplemental funding will support additional technical assistance to help rural healthcare organizations located in the rural counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission to strengthen healthcare delivery in the region. The funding is a one-time supplement to the Rural Health Redesign Center Organization, Inc. to improve financial and operational performance as well as the quality of care. The grant recipient will expand technical assistance services, length of assistance, and work with more eligible rural healthcare organizations such as critical access hospitals, small rural hospitals, rural health clinics, tribal healthcare facilities, and other healthcare organizations.

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