Missouri Hospital Association - Archive Rural Health Transformation Program
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2026
September
02,
2026
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16:20 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services issued a request for information seeking input on remote patient monitoring and telehealth solutions through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. Responses are due by 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. …
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August
19,
2026
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20:58 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services issued Amendment #01 to Invitation for Bid (IFB) #DSS26015 for the Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Care Smart Growth and Service Line Modification (Horizon 2) program. This amendment …
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July
31,
2026
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17:31 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #DSS26015) for the Smart Growth and Service Line Modification (Horizon 2) program through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program known as Transformation of Rural …
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July
24,
2026
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22:29 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services through the Rural Health Transformation Program announced a partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Office of Rural Health and Primary Care and the Missouri Emergency Medical …
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July
24,
2026
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20:42 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services, through the Rural Health Transformation Program, awarded more than $732,000 to the Missouri Doula Association to strengthen rural doula training and certification infrastructure statewide.The funding — …
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July
17,
2026
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22:13 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services has selected 27 hub anchor organizations to lead local implementation of Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program. Nineteen of the organizations are hospitals. The selected organizations will …
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July
10,
2026
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19:28 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services extended the request for proposal deadline for the Rural Medical Clerkship Development grant program. Proposals are now due no later than 2 p.m. Friday, July 17. Previous instructions not …
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July
06,
2026
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19:36 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Two new initiatives helping to strengthen care delivery and improve health outcomes across rural Missouri are available through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program.The Missouri Department of Social Services’ MO HealthNet Division is …
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June
22,
2026
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19:01 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued a request for proposal to develop new medical student clerkship programs in rural health facilities or expand existing programs. To access the RFP, visit …
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June
08,
2026
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21:22 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services’ MO HealthNet Division is seeking provider input through a new survey on alternative payment models, including reimbursement approaches beyond traditional fee-for-service models.The survey is open through …
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June
03,
2026
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19:52 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services today issued Amendment #4 to its Invitation for Bid (IFB) #DSS26009001 for the ToRCH Care Strategic Minor Renovations (Horizon 1) program. Among the changes, the amendment …
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June
01,
2026
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23:01 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services today issued Amendment #3 to its Invitation for Bid (IFB) #DSS26009001 for the ToRCH Care Strategic Minor Renovations (Horizon 1) program. Among the changes, the amendment extends the …
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May
27,
2026
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21:40 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services issued an amendment to its Invitation for Bid (IFB) #DSS26009001 for the ToRCH Care Strategic Minor Renovations (Horizon 1) program. The updates expand and clarify eligibility criteria by …
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May
19,
2026
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21:20 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Missouri’s implementation of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, known as Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Care, is underway. To support this effort, the Missouri Department of Social Services will host a series of ToRCH …
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May
18,
2026
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23:01 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services on May 15 released the county groupings that will define the community “Hubs” under the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, known as ToRCH Care, which is part of a $50 billion federal initiative …
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May
07,
2026
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22:51 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services today issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #DSS26009001 for the ToRCH Care Strategic Minor Renovations (Horizon 1) program. This funding opportunity supports the design, modernization and strategic renovation of …
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April
15,
2026
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21:58 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services invites rural health care providers, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to participate in a series of informational webinars supporting Missouri’s implementation of the Rural Health …
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March
25,
2026
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19:51 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services announced Tuesday that Joseph (Joe) Miller will serve as director of the newly created Rural Health Transformation Office within MO HealthNet, effective Monday, March 30. The RHTO will guide the …
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March
11,
2026
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17:52 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
ToRCH Program Hospitals Share Thoughts About ToRCH Care Implementation On MHA’s PolicyHuddle Podcast
Missouri is implementing ToRCH Care — the state’s model for improving rural health through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. ToRCH Care’s design is based on the state’s Medicaid demonstration at six rural hospitals, known as …
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March
06,
2026
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21:17 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Team released a survey to help design the Rural Health Transformation Program’s multicounty Hub structure. This effort reflects Missouri’s commitment to partner closely with local providers as the …
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January
08,
2026
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21:26 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officially established the Office of Rural Health Transformation (ORHT) to lead the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), an initiative developed to strengthen rural health systems …
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2025
December
30,
2025
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16:41 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Leaders of three of Missouri’s health care associations congratulate Gov. Mike Kehoe and his administration on securing a $216 million initial award — one of the nation’s top 10 — for rural Missourians through the …
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December
29,
2025
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21:12 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Missouri’s hospitals and the patients they serve will benefit from a $216 million initial award through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, a five‑year initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to …
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November
21,
2025
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18:30 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services released today the state’s full application narrative for the Rural Health Transformation Program.The application builds on the state’s Transformation of Rural Community Health pilot program. The new …
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November
05,
2025
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19:15 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Gov. Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services announced today that the state of Missouri submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Missouri’s RHTP plan …
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September
24,
2025
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22:02 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Several members of Missouri’s congressional delegation submitted a letter to Gov. Mike Kehoe and state officials asserting their view of the legislative intent behind the Rural Health Transformation Program funding provided in H.R. 1, the One Big …
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September
15,
2025
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21:02 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
CMS released details on how states can apply to receive funding from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program created under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (H.R. 1) to strengthen health care across rural America. Missouri is estimated …
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September
03,
2025
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16:58 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The Missouri Department of Social Services and MO HealthNet are seeking input from stakeholders, partners and the public for their pending application on the Rural Health Transformation Fund to CMS. The fund was created through the passage of H.R. 1 …
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