NSDA has received several questions about the status of the RHT program.  Below is a Status Summary from The Ferguson Group .  Importantly, it is imperative you contact your States' leaders to provide input and get answers directly.

States will convene annually at the CMS Rural Health Summit to share lessons learned, highlight effective models, and accelerate innovation across regions. This year the summit will be held March 16-18, 2026, during the CMS Quality Conference.

Special districts should monitor materials released following the CMS Rural Health Summit, as themes and models elevated by states may signal future priorities, expectations, and subaward approaches.

Rural Health Transformation Program Update for Special Districts TFG 3.3.26.pdf