Rural Health Transformation Program · FY2026–2030

    Michigan

    $173M first-year CMS award (FY2026)

    Michigan’s health department received $173,128,201 for its first funding period. Its framework supports regional partners, care teams, shared health data, care close to home, and Tribal-led solutions.

    Here's what Michigan is building — and where Beam fits.

    $173Mfirst-year CMS award (FY2026)
    5Program focus areas
    4Beam-aligned initiatives

    How Michigan Is Allocating the Money

    A full funding split was not verified. The official state program has the latest plan and notices.

    $173M

    first-year CMS award (FY2026)

    5

    Initiatives

    4

    Beam fits

    Transforming Rural Health through Partnerships
    Workforce for Wellness
    Interoperability in Action
    Care Closer to Home Blueprint
    Tribal Government Partnership
    Beam opportunity

    Transforming Rural Health through Partnerships

    Funding split not published

    Chronic disease collaborative care, Michigan Hubs, Family Resource Centers, FQHCs, Rural Health Clinics, and rural hospitals working together to make care easier to reach.

    Workforce for Wellness

    Funding split not published

    Supporting workforce for wellness programs across Michigan's rural communities.

    Beam opportunity

    Interoperability in Action

    Funding split not published

    Supporting interoperability in action programs across Michigan's rural communities.

    Beam opportunity

    Care Closer to Home Blueprint

    Funding split not published

    Healthy aging, hospital hub-and-spoke pilots, transportation access, rural behavioral health, mobile medication units, and stronger referral pathways. Beam can help hospitals add a shared specialist layer to hub-and-spoke care so rural sites can keep more care close to home.

    Beam opportunity

    Tribal Government Partnership

    Funding split not published

    Supporting tribal government partnership programs across Michigan's rural communities.

    These are verified program work areas. A full funding split is not shown.

    Official state program

    Where Michigan Is in the Process

    Nov. 3, 2025

    Michigan submits its proposal.

    Official source

    Facts reviewed Nov 10, 2026.

    View Michigan's Full RHTP Program Page

    Includes the approved project narrative, budget documents, fact sheet, and FAQs.

    Local Champions in Michigan

    RHTP is administered at the state level, with active involvement from federal legislators, state agencies, and regional health institutions.

    Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

    Program lead

    Leads the state program as stated on its official page.

    Official state program

    Where Beam Fits Into Michigan's Plan

    Virtual specialist care may fit these goals. This is our view, not state approval or a promise of funding.

    Transforming Rural Health through Partnerships

    Chronic disease collaborative care, Michigan Hubs, Family Resource Centers, FQHCs, Rural Health Clinics, and rural hospitals working together to make care easier to reach.

    Interoperability in Action

    Supporting interoperability in action across Michigan's rural communities.

    Care Closer to Home Blueprint

    Healthy aging, hospital hub-and-spoke pilots, transportation access, rural behavioral health, mobile medication units, and stronger referral pathways. Beam can help hospitals add a shared specialist layer to hub-and-spoke care so rural sites can keep more care close to home.

    Tribal Government Partnership

    Supporting tribal government partnership across Michigan'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 Michigan's RHTP program?

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