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

See this profile to learn about the SHIP and Flex Program in Kentucky.

During their year-long engagement in RHPTP, Coteau des Prairie Health Care System (CDP Health Care) worked with RHPTP’s technical assistance (TA) consultants on financial and operational improvements, to develop a strategy and infrastructure to embed quality improvement into practice. Read more about CDP's top accomplishments and early outcomes made possible through their RHPTP participation.

Effectively transitioning to a VBC payment system can be a challenge for many HCOs, therefore, State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) can be particularly vital partners in helping connect clinics and hospitals with additional tools, resources, and a valuable local perspective. Learn more about how one participating RHPTP HCO partnered with their SORH in 2024 to further their work toward a health system focused on value.

See this profile to learn about the SHIP and Flex Program in Vermont.

This guide provides an overview of the five key concepts of Lean thinking as well as steps that should be implemented to create the ideal Lean system and Lean resources for health care organizations.

This guide is designed to offer small rural hospitals a basic overview of the key models developed to address the transformation from volume to value-based purchasing of health care services. Recommendations and strategies for managing this shift in payment structure are also included to aid rural health providers.

This guide discusses the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 codes, outlines steps for health care organizations to prepare for the transition, recommends staff training areas and provides additional resources on ICD-10.

Monroe County Hospital completed a Quality of Care and Transition of Care SHRT Project in 2016. Read about their progress on this project.

Apply here for the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program.