Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP)

The Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP) is a $5 billion federal initiative designed to support long-term transformation of rural healthcare delivery systems, with a focus on advancing value-based care, improving access, and strengthening outcomes in rural communities. Illinois has been awarded approximately $193 million annually for five years, representing a significant opportunity to invest in the sustainability and future of rural healthcare.

ICAHN has been identified in the State's application as a key implementation partner and is expected to administer approximately $50 million each year across three primary initiatives:

  • Technology Transformation Initiative

    infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and innovation

  • Hospital Workforce Investment Program

  • Chronic Disease and Population Health Funding

These responsibilities align closely with ICAHN’s mission and established capabilities while also representing a meaningful expansion in the organization’s scope, scale and visibility.

At this time, several critical implementation details remain unresolved, including:

  • Final program budgets and allocations

  • State appropriation and funding timelines

  • Subaward structures and eligibility criteria

  • Administrative funding to support program oversight

As a result, ICAHN’s role is defined in principle but still evolving in execution.

For more information on RHTP, visit the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.