Federal Register #2026-19221

HRSA Awards Supplemental Funding for Rural Health Quality Improvement Technical Assistance

This award announcement details supplemental funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, to support rural health quality improvement initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Federal Office of Rural Health Policy - Award Recipients (Vendors): - National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Inc. (Sterling Heights, MI) - Telligen, Inc. (West Des Moines, IA) - Funding Details: - National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Inc.: $345,000 - Telligen, Inc.: $260,000 - Services Requested: - Technical assistance and capacity-building for State Offices of Rural Health (SORHs) and rural stakeholders - Support for quality measure implementation, data reporting, and quality improvement activities for rural hospitals and healthcare providers - Training, planning, communications, and capital-related technical assistance - Support for workforce training and financial sustainability strategies - Notable Requirements: - Focus on expanding technical assistance and coordination activities nationwide - Emphasis on improving quality of care in rural areas through data-driven strategies and organizational capacity-building - No specific products or OEMs are involved; services are centered on technical assistance and program support

Description

HRSA is awarding supplemental funding under the Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance Program to one award recipient in fiscal year 2026. The funding aims to advance efforts to improve health care and quality of care in rural areas by supporting quality measure implementation, data reporting, and the use of data to drive improvements in quality of care. The award will provide resources to enhance technical assistance delivery across rural health programs and support rural stakeholders in accessing resources and sharing promising practices.

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