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Eight hospitals have been selected to participate in the first cohort of the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program, a new federal initiative designed to provide in-depth technical assistance to rural hospitals, helping them develop or enhance health care services that meet community needs and keep care close to home.

The National Rural Health Resource Center (The Center) has named Thomas Schumacher, a health care executive with extensive experience building sustainable hospital programs that prioritize patient outcomes, community well-being and workforce engagement, as the director of the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program, a new federal initiative designed to help rural hospitals improve their financial stability by enhancing or expanding health care services.

For a network to collaborate effectively and reap the benefits of multiple perspectives, members and partners must actively participate in the conversation. This can be a real challenge when group members have different priorities, agendas and levels of interest.

This page contains information about eligibility and the application process for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program (RHSP)

Access the answers to questions frequently asked about the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program (RHSP).

Review the process the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program uses to analyze applications and select hospitals to participate.