Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence Grant

The Connecticut Rural Health Transformation Program Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence grant is administered by the State of Connecticut Office of Health Strategy and funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program originates from federal legislation establishing the Rural Health Transformation Program, which provides multi-year cooperative agreement funding to states to strengthen access to high-quality healthcare in rural communities. Connecticut received a substantial federal award to implement statewide initiatives, and this funding opportunity represents a targeted investment in health information technology and care delivery transformation. The primary purpose of this grant is to support provider-led initiatives that implement artificial intelligence-enabled remote patient monitoring and care coordination models. These initiatives are intended to improve healthcare access, enhance chronic disease management, reduce avoidable hospital utilization, and expand the reach of care into patients’ homes and communities. The program emphasizes the integration of technology into clinical workflows, including interoperability with Connecticut’s health information exchange, Connie, and electronic health record systems. Applicants are expected to propose innovative models that address workforce shortages, improve continuity of care, and support long-term sustainability through value-based care approaches. Funding for this opportunity is structured as a competitive grant program with a total of 1.8 million dollars available in the first year. Individual awards range from 100,000 dollars to 1,000,000 dollars annually, with the possibility of continuation funding for up to five years. Awards are performance-based and subject to annual renewal contingent on measurable outcomes, demonstrated progress, and availability of federal funding. All funds must be expended within the designated funding period, and unspent funds must be returned, as carryover is not permitted. Although matching funds are not required, applicants may include them to enhance competitiveness. Eligible applicants include a broad range of healthcare providers and organizations delivering clinical services in Connecticut, particularly those serving rural populations. These include hospitals, health systems, federally qualified health centers, behavioral health providers, independent medical practices, emergency medical services, pharmacists, oral health providers, public health agencies, academic medical centers, and multi-entity consortia with a clinical lead. Applicants must demonstrate operational capacity, experience with digital health tools, ability to integrate with health information systems, and compliance with applicable privacy and regulatory requirements. Technology vendors are not eligible as lead applicants but may participate as subcontractors. The application process requires submission of a comprehensive proposal including a project narrative, work plan, organizational background, budget and budget narrative, and supporting documentation such as financial statements and certifications. Applications must be submitted electronically via email in PDF format. Required components also include documentation of organizational capacity, letters of commitment from partners, and compliance with federal and state requirements such as SAM.gov registration. Applicants must ensure all materials follow prescribed formatting and completeness requirements, as incomplete submissions may be rejected. Applications will be evaluated through a two-stage process including a mandatory screening and a merit-based scoring review. Screening criteria require applicants to be qualified healthcare providers, demonstrate a direct patient care model, focus on rural populations, and commit to integrating with the health information exchange. Merit review assesses understanding of program goals, operational capacity, staffing plans, references, and cost reasonableness. Awards will be made to the highest-scoring applicants based on these criteria and available funding. The timeline for this funding opportunity begins with the announcement on May 22, 2026. A structured question and answer period runs through June 9, 2026, with responses published by June 17, 2026. Applications are due by July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Following submission, applications will be reviewed through late July, with contract negotiations occurring from late July through mid-August. Award announcements are expected on August 17, 2026, with the first-year performance period running from September 10, 2026 through August 30, 2027. The program includes quarterly reporting requirements and the potential for continuation funding over a five-year period based on performance outcomes.

Focus on measurable outcomes and demonstrated impact; Ensure strong integration with health information exchange; Emphasize rural population benefits and chronic disease management improvements; Provide detailed implementation and staffing plans