Oklahoma has received approximately $227.1 million in federal funding for the second year of its Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), supporting efforts to expand access to care and improve health outcomes in rural communities. That’s a little more than the $223.5 million Oklahoma received in the first year of the program.
The award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will help the state continue its 29 programs under the initiative.
“As we enter this next year of RHTP in Oklahoma, we remain focused on supporting these efforts aimed at improving health outcomes and expanding access to care in our rural communities,” said Oklahoma Health Commissioner Keith Reed.
During the first year, more than 500 organizations received awards through direct funding and partnerships. The state also brought together rural hospitals, health systems, providers and community organizations to help identify local needs and develop regional plans.
Other first-year work included establishing the structure to support the program and updating its website to provide funding opportunities, program information and data dashboards.
The funding is part of the federal government’s $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. The second-year award will allow Oklahoma to build on its initial planning and partnerships as it carries out efforts to improve rural healthcare.
