The federal Rural Health Transformation Program gives Wyoming a unique opportunity to secure funding that can reshape how healthcare is delivered in rural communities. Physicians’ voices are critical to ensuring the state’s proposal reflects real needs on the frontlines of care.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Rural Health Transformation Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This program aims to support innovative models that strengthen health care delivery, access, and sustainability in rural states like Wyoming.
What do WMS members need to know:
- What it is: The potential for Wyoming to receive up to $150 million per year for the next five years in Federal funding for state-led proposals to redesign rural healthcare.
- Timeline: State applications to CMS are due November 5, 2025. The Wyoming Department of Health is asking that WMS have our proposal to them no later than October 10, 2025.
- Funding Priorities:
- Stabilize and strengthen rural hospitals and providers
- Recruit and train healthcare workers
- Invest in new technology and infrastructure
- Improve access to mental health and opioid use disorder treatment
- Promote preventive care and chronic disease management
- How you can help: Share your insights with WMS to ensure our proposal to WDH is comprehensive and inclusive of our member insights and perspectives.
Resources:
Rural Health Transformation – WMS All-Member Town Hall Slide Deck
CMS NOFO Release
WDH Rural Health Transformation Website
CMS Priorities
Wyoming’s Rural Facilities
Grants.gov
