Rural Hospital Information Systems

The Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program improves healthcare in rural areas by providing targeted, in-depth technical assistance (TA) to rural hospitals within communities struggling to maintain health care services. The Rural He

The Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program improves healthcare in rural areas by providing targeted, in-depth technical assistance (TA) to rural hospitals within communities struggling to maintain health care services. The Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project provides TA to assist eligible small rural hospitals and RHCs in strengthening their foundation in key elements of value-based care. The Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center Program ensures rural hospitals and communities have information and resources needed to make informed decisions for the best Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) model of care and facilitate successful implementation of REH. The Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program improves health care in rural areas by providing in-depth TA to rural hospitals to enhance or expand service lines to meet local need and keep health care services available locally. The Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program provides direct financial assistance to eligible small rural hospitals.

Populations in rural areas will receive expanded services in rural communities where they did not previously exist. Facilities and services in rural areas. States with at least one hospital that is located in a non-metropolitan statistical area or county and provides CMS with necessary assurances. For applicant eligibility information related to the programs in this assistance listing, refer to the applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity on grants.gov.

All funds awarded should be expended solely for carrying out approved projects in accordance with the intent of the cooperative agreement as stipulated in the notice of award.

All funds awarded should be expended solely for carrying out approved projects in accordance with the intent of the cooperative agreement as stipulated in the notice of award.

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her state for more information on the process the state requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the state has selected the program for review. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs."

Criteria are listed in the application guidance.

Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award (NOA).

HRSA requires all applicants to apply electronically through Grants.gov. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee. Based on the advice of the objective review committee, the HRSA program official with delegated authority is responsible for final selection and funding decisions.

After initial awards, projects may be renewed non-competitively contingent upon approval of their application, availability of appropriated funds and awardee satisfactory performance. Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program award may be made for up to 5-year project periods. Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project award may be made for up to 5-year project periods. Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center Program award may be made for up to 5-year project periods. Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program award may be made for up to a 3-year project period. Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program may be made for up to 1-year project period.