In late August, MAC hosted Beth Nagel of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to discuss how counties can participate in the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. The $50 billion grant program runs from fiscal year 2026 through FY 2030, with $10 billion allocated per year across 50 states. The goal is to increase access to rural health providers while improving outcomes for individuals living in rural communities.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) was awarded $173,128,201 for Budget Period 1 (BP1; Dec. 31, 2025-Oct. 30, 2026) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the RHT Program.
In the session, Nagel discussed the status of implementation and outlined how counties can engage with and benefit from RHTP.