ARC-TAC | ARISE (Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies)

ARC-TAC | ARISE (Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies)

Funder: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) through the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)

Award Details:

Total Grant: $5.2 million over four years

Partner Matching Funds: $5 million combined from network of partner organizations

Award Date: March 20, 2025

Geographic Scope:

66 counties in Appalachian Pennsylvania and Appalachian New York

Appalachian regions of Pennsylvania and New York

Eligible Applicants:

Underresourced healthcare systems and providers

Rural healthcare organizations

Healthcare providers in Appalachian regions of PA and NY

Focus Areas:

Core Pillars:

1. Supporting Ongoing Viability of Healthcare Providers - Systematic technical assistance delivery - Support for providers unable to afford external consulting - Capital and resource development

2. Retaining and Creating Jobs in Healthcare Sector
- Awareness of existing training and employment opportunities
- Career and leadership development opportunities
- Workforce expansion within healthcare industry

3. Facilitating Adoption of New Payment Approaches
- Payment approaches that improve health outcomes
- Cost reduction for providers, patients, and society
- Alternative payment strategy development

Additional Support:

Multi-faceted technical assistance

Building on Pennsylvania Rural Health Model experience

Coordination with partner network

Partner Network:

Rural healthcare organizations

Commercial healthcare insurers

State offices of rural health

Hospital associations

Educational institutions

Background:
The RHRC currently works with over 200 rural hospitals across 39 states. The organization partners directly with states including Vermont and Pennsylvania to advance alternative payment strategies.

Contact Information:

Email: as@rhrco.org

Phone: (717) 207-8131

Website: https://rhrco.org