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Massachusetts Rural SHINE-HT grants for rural health technology pilots

Massachusetts is offering Rural SHINE-HT grants to help rural health facilities pilot innovative health technology. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), on behalf of the Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI), part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. - Opportunity: Eligible Massachusetts rural health facilities may apply to implement an applicant-selected health technology use case with a prequalified implementation partner. No specific technology, product, part number, or quantity is prescribed. - Funding: Up to $250,000 per selected facility for staff and technology costs, with separate funding of up to $182,000 per project for the implementation partner. - Implementation requirements: Pilots may include staff training, workflow redesign, and change management. Selected participants must evaluate the pilot and provide quarterly and annual reports. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs, vendors, or implementation partners are named. Applicants work with a prequalified implementation partner. - Funding source: The program is supported by the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Description

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is seeking applications from eligible rural health facilities in Massachusetts for the Rural SHINE-HT Program. The program supports adoption and implementation of innovative health technology intended to improve care delivery, strengthen workforce capacity, reduce administrative burden, and improve access to care in rural communities. Selected applicants will receive federal pass-through grant funding and work with an implementation partner on a pilot project. The solicitation is funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Rural Health Transformation Program.

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