Rural Health Redesign Center Receives $5.2 Million Grant to Support Rural Healthcare Organizations in PA and NY
Summary
With this funding, the RHRC will deliver technical assistance to underresourced healthcare systems and providers across 66 counties in Appalachian New York and Pennsylvania.Building on the RHRCs experience implementing the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model and other technical assistance programs, this project will be multi-faceted, focusing on the following core pillars:1. Facilitating preparation for the adoption of new payment approaches that improve health outcomes and reduce costs for providers, patients, and society.To ensure successful implementation of this program, the RHRC has formed a network of partners that includes rural healthcare organizations, commercial healthcare insurers, state offices of rural health, hospital associations, and educational institutions, bringing a combined $5 million in matching funds to this project.The Rural Health Redesign Center is honored to have received this award from the Appalachian Regional Commission, said Janice Walters, Executive Director of the RHRC. The RHRC is also partnered directly with states, including Vermont and Pennsylvania, to advance broader alternative payment strategies. Through innovative approaches and committed partnerships, RHRC supports rural hospitals and healthcare facilities that aim to provide the best possible care to their communities. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article.