Rural Health Transformation Program - Remote Patient Monitoring

Vermont has secured a $195 million Rural Health Transformation grant for Year One of a five-year initiative aimed at strengthening rural health networks, enhancing technological capabilities, supporting shared operations, and bolstering the rural healthcare workforce. The ultimate goal is to ensure Vermonters receive timely and affordable care. This specific grant opportunity targets provider organizations by offering funding for the purchase or lease of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment and platforms. RPM technology supports various care settings including home health, longitudinal care, long-term care, primary and specialty care, as well as community paramedicine, enabling proactive management of chronic conditions such as congestive heart failure, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and pediatric asthma to reduce hospital admissions or readmissions. The solicitation, issued by Vermont’s Department of Economic Development under the Rural Health Transformation Program, encourages providers to adopt RPM solutions like internet or cellular-connected tablets, smartphone apps, and Bluetooth-enabled devices such as scales, blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, glucose, and cardiac monitors. These devices transmit patient data wirelessly, either through intermediary gadgets or directly into vendor portals, allowing clinical staff to monitor and intervene as needed, with potential integration into electronic health records. The solicitation is open until June 10, 2026, and further details or inquiries can be addressed to the primary contact via email or phone provided by the Vermont Agency of Human Services.