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TOPEKA\u2014The Kansas Department of Health and Environment today announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion\/Transformative Capital Investment Program (REH\/CAP) grants through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).<\/p>\n
In total, $79.1 million is being awarded to 39 organizations across the state, representing a major investment in strengthening access to care across rural Kansas.<\/p>\n
RHTP is a five-year opportunity created to infuse $50 billion nationwide into state health care systems and bolster rural communities by improving the access to and quality of care available to them.<\/p>\n
Kansas received the sixth-highest award and has since been implementing its Year 1 RHTP initiatives in an expeditious and effective manner, which directs targeted resources to high-need areas throughout the state, with a focus on sustaining critical, high-quality health care access and services for rural Kansas. <\/p>\n
\u201cThese investments reflect the power of collaboration and long-term planning in addressing the unique health care needs of rural Kansas communities,\u201d Governor Laura Kelly said. \u201cBy supporting regional partnerships, rural hospitals, and critical infrastructure improvements, the Rural Health Transformation Program is empowering communities to strengthen local health systems, improve access to high-quality care, and build a more sustainable future for rural Kansans.\u201d<\/p>\n
KDHE awarded $50 million in RPGP grants to 22 rural health care organizations across the state, fostering collaborative arrangements between a Kansas-based organization and at least one eligible provider to propose transformative projects that support rural communities. These arrangements will promote preventive health care, address the root causes of disease, enhance rural providers\u2019 efficiency and sustainability, attract and retain a highly skilled health care workforce, spark the growth of value-based care models, and foster the use of innovative technologies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Rural Health Transformation Program is helping communities across Kansas strengthen and sustain access to quality health care through innovative partnerships and strategic investments,\u201d KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek said. \u201cBy supporting collaborative solutions and critical hospital infrastructure, these investments equip rural providers to meet the evolving needs of Kansans while improving access to care and building healthier futures across our state<\/p>\n
In addition, the REH\/CAP grant provides funding to facilities that have been converted to, or are in the process of converting to, REH status, and provides other eligible providers with funds to make capital investments to transform how they serve their communities.<\/p>\n
A total of $29.1 million was awarded to 17 rural health care organizations across the state to support innovative approaches to sustaining rural health care delivery, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring long-term financial stability for critical access facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cStrong rural health systems and community partnerships are essential to ensuring older adults, individuals with disabilities, and families across Kansas can access the care and support they need close to home,\u201d Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Secretary Laura Howard said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThese investments strengthen local systems of care, encourage collaborative solutions, and support health care networks that improve quality of life and allow Kansans to remain healthy, connected, and cared for in their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2026 RPGP Awardees are below. For project descriptions, please visit www.kdhe.ks.gov\/rhtp<\/a>. <\/p>\n \u2022 Children\u2019s Mercy Hospital: $6,096,062 The 2026 REH\/CAP Awardees are below. For project descriptions, please visit www.kdhe.ks.gov\/rhtp<\/a>. <\/p>\n
\u2022 Stormont Vail Health: $5,465,969
\u2022 Great Plains Health Alliance: $5,000,000
\u2022 Recovery Unlimited: $4,290,000
\u2022 Garden City Community College: $3,439,901
\u2022 Citizens Foundation (Citizens Health): $2,832,423
\u2022 Special Olympics Kansas: $2,546,981
\u2022 Clay County Medical Center: $2,536,000
\u2022 Coffeyville Regional Medical Center: $2,500,000
\u2022 InterHab (StationMD): $2,028,980
\u2022 Iroquois Center for Human Development: $1,720,957
\u2022 High Plains Mental Health Center: $1,660,879
\u2022 Greeley County Health Services: $1,541,906
\u2022 Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities: $1,460,000|
\u2022 AdventHealth Ottawa: $1,395,814
\u2022 Labette County Medical Center: $1,383,289
\u2022 Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center: $1,354,975
\u2022 Salina Regional Health Center: $932,310
\u2022 Mercy Hospital Pittsburg: $681,711
\u2022 Kansas Health Science University: $677,248
\u2022 InterHab (CIDDH Curriculum): $196,650
\u2022 Grace Team: $173,355<\/p>\n