Transforming Rural Healthcare in South Carolina - South Carolina Proposes a Bold and Comprehensive Rural…
FY2026 ended Sep 30 · data still posting · data as of 2026-11-01†
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Award RHTCMS332056 is a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to Department of Health Human Services, $200M obligated, FY2026 to FY2031, for Transforming Rural Healthcare in South Carolina - South Carolina Proposes a Bold and Comprehensive…. The work is performed in South Carolina. Source
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Transforming Rural Healthcare in South Carolina - South Carolina Proposes a Bold and Comprehensive Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Plan to Address Longstanding Disparities in Health Care Access, Quality, and Outcomes Across Its Rural Communities. With Approximately 1.75 Million RESIDENTS—32.6% of the State’s Population—living in Rural Areas, the State Faces Disproportionate Rates of Chronic Disease, Maternal Mortality, and Limited Access to Care Due to Provider Shortages; Aging Infrastructure; and the Geographic and Logistical Challenges Inherent to Rural Communities. South Carolina’s RHT Plan Is Designed to Transform the Rural Health Care Landscape Through Five Integrated, Outcomes-Driven Initiatives: Connections to Care – Expands Digital Infrastructure by Implementing Electronic Health Records, Remote Patient Monitoring, Telehealth Services and a Statewide Resource Database Platform to Improve Care Coordination and Access. Leveling Up – Scales Successful Pilot Programs Statewide, Focusing on Chronic Disease Management, Pediatric Care Quality, and Workforce Development. Wellness Within Reach – Deploys Mobile Health Units, Crisis Response Teams, and Pop-Up Clinics to Bring Care Directly to Underserved Populations. Shoring Up to Sustainability – Strengthens Rural Healthcare Systems Through Targeted Investments in Workforce Recruitment and Retention, Facility Upgrades, and Provider Training. Tech Catalyst Fund – Supports Rural Health Technology Startups and Community-Based Innovations to Drive Long-Term Health and Economic Improvements. Led by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, South Carolina’s Plan and Its Five Initiatives, Aligns with the RHT’s Five Strategic Goals: Make Rural America Healthy Again, Sustainable Access, Workforce Development, Innovative Care, and Tech Innovation. The Program Emphasizes One-Time, High-Impact Investments That Remove Systemic Barriers and Build Long-Term Capacity, with a Focus on Improving Chronic Disease and Maternal Health Outcomes Across All Rural Counties. To Implement This Transformative Vision, South Carolina Is Requesting $1 Billion in Federal Funding. This Investment Will Enable the State to Modernize Rural Healthcare Infrastructure, Expand Access to Essential Services, and Build a Resilient, Sustainable Healthcare System That Delivers Measurable Improvements in Health Outcomes for Generations to Come.