HRSA-20-099-FAQs.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP)

HRSA-20-099

1. What is the start date of the project?

HRSA will issue the Notice of Award (NOA) prior to the start date of September 1, 2020.

See Section 5.4 of HRSA’s SF-424 Application Guide for additional information (Page 44).

2. What’s the time zone for the TA webinar?

Day and Date: Thursday, March 19, 2020 Time: 2 - 3 p.m. ET Call-In Number: 1-888-972-9930 Participant Code: 8773372 Weblink: https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/rhcpt/ Playback Number: 1-800-841-8610 Passcode: 3019450922 See Section VIII. Other Information, Technical Assistance- Webinar (Page 20).

3. How many awards will be made under this opportunity?

HRSA will fund one (1) cooperative agreement under this opportunity. See Section II.2.

Summary of Funding (Page 3).

4. Can the applicant reside in an urban area?

Yes. The applicant may reside in an urban area. However, the hospitals and RHCs eligible to receive TA from the recipient of this award must reside in rural areas. See Section III. Eligibility Information of the funding opportunity for complete eligibility information (Page 4).

5. Is my hospital eligible to apply for technical assistance (TA) under this opportunity?

No. This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding to develop and implement a TA plan for assisting eligible small rural hospitals and RHCs in strengthening their foundation in the key elements of value-based care, including, but not limited to:

quality, efficiency, patient experience, and safety of care. See Section 1. Purpose (Page 1).

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