Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Initiative Grant

Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Initiative Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ohio Department of Health and Human Services
Amount: Up to US $2,000,000
Last Updated: March 07, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: All questions must be submitted by the deadline indicated above for Letter of Inquiry. Ohio Department of Health The Ohio Department of Health’s mission is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans by transforming the state’s public health system through unique partnerships and funding streams; addressing the community conditions and inequities that lead to disparities in health outcomes; and implementing data-driven, evidence-based solutions. Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Initiative Summary The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) was authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Section 71403 of Public Law 119-21) and empowers the state to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality and outcomes by transforming the current system. Five key strategic goals of the program, as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) are: Make rural America healthy againSustainable accessWorkforce developmentInnovative CareTechnology Innovation Ohio’s plan aligns with federal priorities to improve the health of rural residents through sustainable access, workforce development, innovative care, and tech advancement. As part of Ohio's Rural Health Transformation Program, the selected vendor will engage in activities to maximize the role that pharmacists and pharmacies play in ensuring access to healthcare in rural Ohio and Support systems and policy changes to allow pharmacists and pharmacies in rural Ohio to operate under an expanded scope of practice and provide training these professionals need to do so successfully. This work with pharmacists supports the RHTP objective of improving the health of rural Ohioans through chronic disease management, care coordination, and reducing drug related adverse events

Eligibility

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