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Rural Health
Bridging Healthcare Gaps Through Rural Health Transformation
the overview
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a CMS initiative designed to strengthen rural healthcare systems by improving access to care, supporting workforce sustainability, advancing digital health infrastructure, and enabling innovative delivery models across rural communities. The program reflects a national effort to modernize rural health systems, address longstanding disparities, and support state-led strategies that improve health outcomes for rural populations.
the challenge
Current systems struggle to address foundational rural health needs:
Geographic Isolation Barriers
Rural communities face long travel distances, limited service availability, and reduced access to specialty and preventive care, creating persistent access challenges.
Healthcare Workforce Shortages
Rural health systems experience significant workforce gaps, including shortages of clinicians, specialists, and care support staff, impacting service availability and continuity of care.
Infrastructure & Digital Health Gaps
Many rural providers lack the technology infrastructure, interoperability, and digital tools needed to support care coordination, telehealth expansion, and population health management.
Chronic Disease & Preventive Care Gaps
Rural populations experience higher rates of chronic conditions and face barriers to preventive services, contributing to poorer health outcomes and increased healthcare utilization.
System Sustainability Challenges
Low patient volumes, financial pressures, and limited resources make it difficult for rural health systems to sustain services and invest in long-term innovation.
These challenges limit access, strain rural providers, and reduce the impact of federal and state investments intended to strengthen rural healthcare systems.
Hiive Health supports rural health transformation by enabling data-driven, digitally enabled care models that expand access, improve care coordination, and strengthen system sustainability across rural communities. By aligning with CMS Rural Health Transformation priorities, Hiive helps rural health stakeholders modernize workflows, support workforce efficiency, improve population health management, and advance equitable access to high-quality care.
key capabilities
Data & Performance Insights
Rural Helath-Aligned Workflows
Workflows that support preventive care, chronic condition management, telehealth expansion, and state-led rural health initiatives.
Frontier-Tested Reliability
Technology designed to perform in rural and frontier settings with limited infrastructure and variable connectivity.
Access & Care Coordination Enablement
Tools that help streamline patient navigation, provider collaboration, and continuity of care across rural health networks.
