• Date Due: October 01, 2026
  • Author: Department of Medical Assistance Services
  • Enabling Authority: Appropriation Act - Item 296 A.2. (Special Session I, 2026)
  • Description:
    Annual report on the status of the Commonwealth's Rural Health Transformation Program, including: (i) the total amount of federal funds received from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Rural Health Transformation Program for each program year since program inception, including any carryforward balances if applicable; (ii) the total amount of funds appropriated or otherwise expended in support of the program for each program year; (iii) a detailed accounting of how all federal funds have been obligated and expended, including amounts distributed to participating hospitals, health systems, community partners, or other entities, and amounts retained for administrative or programmatic purposes; (iv) a description of each Rural Health Transformation initiative implemented; (v) performance metrics; and (vi) and policy recommendations to improve rural health access and quality.