Rural Health Transformation ProgramMichigan's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a federally funded initiative designed to strengthen rural health care delivery and improve health outcomes. Through strategic investments in partnerships, workforce development, technology and innovative care models, the program supports sustainable solutions that expand access to quality health care and address the unique needs of rural communities. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) received $173,128,201.02 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the first funding year of Michigan’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Portions of this funding will support EMS focused organizations across the state to strengthen emergency medical services in rural Michigan. MAAS has been awarded RHTP funds to provide administrative support to EMS education satellite programs in rural and unserved areas. The MAAS satellite education support program has previously provided support for 17 different education programs in rural areas of the state, where EMS education is often harder to obtain locally. Additionally, MAAS has been awarded funding to conduct a statewide EMS survey to develop a comprehensive understanding of Michigan’s EMS workforce and the relationship between workforce capacity, rural transportation conditions and access to health care throughout the state. Learn more about RHTP on the State of Michigan's website and from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This publication/activity is supported by the Rural Health Transformation Program administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services through a federal award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as part of a financial assistance award totaling $845,000 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of MDHHS, CMS, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
