Rural Health Transformation Program & Mobile Clinics
A National Investment.
An Opportunity for Local Care.
The Rural Health Transformation Program, or RHTP, is a federal initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It provides $50 billion over fiscal years 2026–2030 to help states strengthen rural healthcare.
Funding supports state-approved initiatives that improve access, strengthen the healthcare workforce, modernize technology, and develop sustainable ways to deliver care.
For organizations considering mobile healthcare, the next step is understanding how their proposed services align with their state’s program.
$50 Billion
National program funding
2026–2030
Five fiscal years of funding
State-Led
Opportunities and requirements vary
Could RHTP Help Fund Your Mobile Clinic?
A mobile clinic may be an allowable expense when it supports an approved rural health initiative. Eligibility depends on the specific funding opportunity, proposed services, budget, and applicable purchasing requirements.
Before committing to a vehicle purchase, confirm:
- Whether your organization and proposed service area qualify.
- Whether vehicle acquisition and customization are allowable expenses.
- Which approvals and procurement steps apply.
- When funds must be committed and spent.
- What reporting and ongoing operating commitments are required.
Vanna can help you explore the vehicle. Your state program determines funding eligibility and approval.
features
Take Care Beyond Your Clinic Walls
A mobile clinic gives your organization another place to deliver services, with the flexibility to visit multiple communities on a planned schedule.
Reach Rural Communities
Bring appointments to communities where distance makes accessing your existing location difficult.
Create Recurring Access Points
Plan regular visits at community locations so patients know when and where to find your team.
Connect Outreach With Ongoing Care
Use mobile visits to help patients connect with follow-up appointments, referrals, and your broader care network.
Adapt to Local Needs
Build a service schedule around the communities, partners, and patients your organization aims to reach.
RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION
What Could Your Mobile Care Program Deliver?
Your vehicle layout should follow your clinical services and workflow. Potential applications to discuss with Vanna include:
Primary & Preventive Care
Create space for patient visits, screenings, and health education.
Chronic Disease Follow-Up
Support scheduled visits and care coordination closer to patients’ homes.
Behavioral Health & Outreach
Explore layouts for private conversations and community-based support.
Dental Care
Bring dental services to additional communities with a purpose-built mobile workspace.
Healthcare Training
Take education and simulation activities to teams across your service region.
Available capabilities depend on the vehicle, equipment, clinical requirements, and selected configuration. RHTP eligibility must be confirmed separately.
Key features
A Mobile Clinic Built Around Your Team
Vanna Mobile Medical designs and builds custom mobile healthcare vehicles for organizations across the country.
Layouts That Fit Your Workflow
Explore exam room, patient seating, storage, and workspace configurations based on how your team delivers care.
Vehicle Options for Your Program
Compare available van and Class-C platforms against your space, equipment, and travel needs.
Off-Grid Capability
Discuss onboard power, water, and connectivity options for the locations you plan to serve.
A Clear Starting Point
Begin with a free consultation and custom quote to help define the vehicle portion of your project budget.
Our Process
Move From an Idea to a Mobile Care Plan
A strong mobile care plan connects the vehicle investment with a realistic approach to delivering services over time.
Need help?
1. Define the Access Gap
Identify the communities you want to serve, the services they need, and how often your team could visit.
2. Review Your State’s Opportunity
Confirm eligibility, allowable costs, deadlines, and purchasing requirements with the program administrator.
3. Scope Your Vehicle With Vanna
Discuss layouts, equipment needs, accessibility options, budget, and the anticipated build schedule.
4. Plan for Ongoing Operation
Account for staffing, insurance, maintenance, supplies, connectivity, patient scheduling, and follow-up care.
Find Your State’s RHTP Resources
Start with official guidance for your state. Review the approved priorities and currently available opportunities before preparing your project budget.
FAQ
Questions About RHTP & Mobile Clinics
Still unsure? Book a 20-minute call with a build specialist — no pressure, just answers.
Can RHTP funding cover a mobile medical vehicle?
Potentially. Federal guidance allows for new mobile clinics under an appropriate funding category, depending on their purpose. Your project must also meet the requirements of the relevant state initiative and funding opportunity.
Do healthcare providers apply directly to CMS?
CMS awards RHTP funding to states. Healthcare organizations should follow the participation process established by their state, which may include grants, contracts, or other arrangements.
Does every state offer the same opportunities?
No. Priorities, eligible applicants, allowable costs, and application schedules differ. Review your state’s current guidance.
Does our organization need to be located in a rural community?
Requirements vary. Some programs may support organizations based outside rural areas when the funded services clearly benefit rural residents. Confirm the rules for the specific opportunity.
Can we request a quote before funding is awarded?
Yes. Start a conversation with Vanna about your intended services, vehicle needs, and budget so you can develop the vehicle portion of your plan.
Does Vanna approve or award RHTP funding?
No. Vanna is your mobile medical vehicle partner. Funding decisions and eligibility determinations are handled by the responsible program administrators.
Let’s Plan Where Your Care Goes Next
Tell us which communities you want to reach and what services you want to provide. We’ll help you explore a mobile medical vehicle built around that mission.
Call: 701-989-7122
RHTP information is provided for general planning purposes. Funding availability, eligibility, allowable costs, procurement requirements, and deadlines depend on the applicable state program. A Vanna quote does not establish funding eligibility or guarantee an award.