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As part of Washington state’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, we’re organizing an advisory committee (AC). The RHT-AC will help prioritize projects, make policy recommendations, and play a driving role for the RHT Program.
If you have experience in health care or public health, as well as passion for improving systems, we encourage you to apply. Your work could make all the difference for rural Washingtonians.
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Advisory committee candidates should reside in Washington and represent one of the following key areas:
- Tribes or Tribal health programs
- Rural hospitals
- Local health jurisdictions
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Behavioral health providers
- Medical or allied-health professionals
- Labor organizations
- Community-based organizations or community members from rural Washington
Please let us know if you also have any of our preferred characteristics:
- Professional experience with key areas above or lived experience as a community member from rural Washington
- Broad knowledge of rural health systems and related policy issues
- Experience with rural health care and/or public health in Washington, including service delivery
- Ability to work virtually, collaboratively, and inclusively
- Critical and innovative thinking
- Commitment to open and transparent communication and decision-making
- Professionalism, reliability, and respect for diversity
- Commitment to advancing rural health outcomes and equity
- Ability and commitment to attend and actively participate in advisory committee meetings
The RHT-AC will meet monthly (virtually) beginning in June. After RHT-AC has a firm foundation, it will meet quarterly throughout the five-year grant period.
This is a volunteer position; members are not financially compensated. However, you will gain the significant reward of contributing directly to health system reform to improve rural health in Washington.
The RHT Program Project Team and Consulted Leadership Team from the Health Care Authority (HCA), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will review applications. Then they’ll interview shortlisted candidates. The Executive Governance Team will review final recommendations and give approval. For more information, contact Washington’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
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We’ve been updating you on the RHT Program because of your interest in other HCA work. If you haven’t signed up yet, subscribe to receive future updates on Washington’s RHT Program.
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is part of the H.R.1 budget reconciliation bill. The RHT Program offers $50 billion funding nationwide to improve rural health care. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) administers the program.
So far, CMS awarded Washington state about $181 million for year one of the program. These funds will support the hospitals, clinics, and providers that rural families rely on every day.
HCA, DOH, and DSHS—in support of Governor Ferguson’s Office—partnered to develop and run Washington state’s RHT plan.
Disclaimer: This program is supported by CMS/HHS as a financial assistance award totaling $181,257,515.06 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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