1. Establish a Statewide Technical Assistance Hub for Rural Providers
- Community-Driven Design Collaborate with rural health care providers and community leaders to shape the hub’s services, ensuring they address specific needs and barriers faced by rural populations
- Accessible Resources: Ensure the hub provides culturally relevant tools, training, and support, including those for telehealth implementation and workforce development, tailored to rural settings
2. Disburse Planning and Implementation Grants to Rural Communities:
- Empower Local Decision-Making: Involve rural residents in determining grant priorities and project designs to ensure initiatives reflect and address their lived experiences
- Capacity Building: Provide technical assistance alongside grants to help rural communities develop the skills needed for successful project execution and sustainability
3. Create a Replicable Model for Rural Health Excellence That Can Inform National Efforts
- Rural Community-Led Innovation: Highlight successful programs developed in partnership with rural communities as examples of best practices
- Scalable Solutions: Ensure the model incorporates adaptable strategies that other rural areas can implement based on their unique contexts
4. Advance Lasting Rural Health Solutions by Prioritizing Sustainable Funding and Infrastructure
- Local Ownership: Work with rural stakeholders to design infrastructure projects that align with their long-term goals and capabilities
- Advocate for Dedicated Funding Streams: Champion policies that secure consistent funding for rural health initiatives, ensuring continuity and growth