The MHA recently released a new infographic that provides an overview of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Michigan. This infographic highlights the scope of the program, Michigan’s rural health landscape and the $173 million awarded to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to support rural health initiatives across the state.
The infographic also provides demographic and access-related data to help contextualize the need for targeted rural health investment, including information on rural population distribution, Medicaid coverage, distance to care, workforce shortages and the reliance of rural communities on local hospitals as critical access points.
The MHA welcomes members, policymakers and local leaders to utilize this infographic to inform others on the RHTP initiative.
Timely updates, resources and additional information about the program are available on the MHA RHTP webpage. Members with questions may contact the MHA policy team.