Appalachian Region Healthcare Technical Assistance Center (ARH-TAC)

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RURAL HEALTH REDESIGN CENTER ORGANIZATION INC

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Funding Amount

Up to $150,000 per organization in technical assistance; up to $50,000 in software and equipment support per organization

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Appalachian Region Healthcare Technical Assistance Center (ARH-TAC)

Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Award Details:

Total Grant: $4.5 million over three years

Annual Support: Up to 6 rural healthcare organizations per year receive approximately $150,000 in technical assistance plus up to $50,000 in software and equipment support

Geographic Scope:

Rural counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission (Appalachian region)

Eligible Applicants:

Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)

Small rural hospitals

Rural health clinics

Tribal healthcare facilities

Other healthcare organizations located in HRSA-defined rural areas within the Appalachian region

Focus Areas:

Financial status assessment and analysis

Market share evaluation

Quality indicators review

Local human services and service gap identification

Clinical area expansion opportunities

Best practice implementation for healthcare service improvements

Operational and financial performance improvement

Healthcare service delivery improvements

Support Services Provided:

Objective analysis of financial status, market share, quality indicators, and service gaps

Identification of clinical areas for service expansion

Best practice recommendations in action plans

Consulting from nationally recognized experts with 125+ years collective rural hospital experience

Support for planning and implementing healthcare service improvements

Background:
Rural healthcare organizations in the Appalachian region face significant challenges including lower patient volumes, outdated infrastructure, workforce shortages, geographic isolation, low reimbursement rates, and uncompensated care burden. Many serve as the sole healthcare provider in their communities.

Contact Information:

Email: ARHSupport@rhrco.org

Website: www.rhrco.org/arh-tac

How to Apply

Application Process

Rural healthcare organizations interested in this customized technical assistance should:

1. Visit the Program Website: www.rhrco.org/arh-tac
2. Contact the Program: Email ARHSupport@rhrco.org for more information
3. Eligibility Confirmation: Verify your organization is located in rural counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission
4. Express Interest: Reach out to the program to discuss your healthcare service improvement needs

Application Details:
Specific step-by-step application procedures, required materials, and narrative questions are not detailed in the available content. Organizations should contact ARHSupport@rhrco.org for complete application requirements and procedures.

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