Maryland
$168M first-year CMS award (FY2026)Maryland reports a $168 million award to strengthen care in 18 state-designated rural areas. Its plan has three pillars.
Here's what Maryland is building — and where Beam fits.
How Maryland Is Allocating the Money
A full funding split was not verified. The official state program has the latest plan and notices.
$168M
first-year CMS award (FY2026)
3
Initiatives
1
Beam fits
Transform the Rural Health Workforce
Funding split not published
Supporting transform the rural health workforce programs across Maryland's rural communities.
Promote Sustainable Access and Innovative Care for Rural Marylanders
Funding split not published
Supporting promote sustainable access and innovative care for rural marylanders programs across Maryland's rural communities.
Empower Rural Marylanders to Eat for Health
Funding split not published
Supporting empower rural marylanders to eat for health programs across Maryland's rural communities.
These are verified program work areas. A full funding split is not shown.
Where Maryland Is in the Process
Apr. 17, 2026
Maryland lists a program update and webinar on expected funding opportunities.
Official sourceFacts reviewed Nov 10, 2026.
Includes the approved project narrative, budget documents, fact sheet, and FAQs.
Local Champions in Maryland
RHTP is administered at the state level, with active involvement from federal legislators, state agencies, and regional health institutions.
Maryland Department of Health, State Office of Rural Health
Program lead
Leads the state program as stated on its official page.
Where Beam Fits Into Maryland's Plan
Virtual specialist care may fit these goals. This is our view, not state approval or a promise of funding.
Promote Sustainable Access and Innovative Care for Rural Marylanders
Supporting promote sustainable access and innovative care for rural marylanders across Maryland's rural communities.
Outcomes data and CMS reporting — every Beam interaction generates reportable metrics your program needs.
White-label deployment — Beam runs under your brand, integrated into existing clinical workflows.
If your network is evaluating partners for these initiatives — or if you're a rural hospital trying to understand how to qualify — that's the conversation we want to have.
Working on Maryland's RHTP program?
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