About the Program
Strengthening Rural Economies Through Healthcare Innovation in Appalachia PA and NY
This program is led by the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC), funded through a $5.2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).
Technical Assistance for Healthcare Organizations
Workforce Development for Rural Communities
Alternative Payment Strategies for Rural Health Reform
Serving 66 counties in Appalachian Pennsylvania and New York
Program Service Area
Appalachian Pennsylvania
- Adams
- Allegheny
- Armstrong
- Beaver
- Bedford
- Blair
- Bradford
- Butler
- Cambria
- Cameron
- Carbon
- Centre
- Clarion
- Clearfield
- Clinton
- Columbia
- Crawford
- Cumberland
- Dauphin
- Elk
- Erie
- Fayette
- Forest
- Franklin
- Fulton
- Greene
- Huntingdon
- Indiana
- Jefferson
- Juniata
- Lackawanna
- Lawrence
- Luzerne
- Lycoming
- McKean
- Mercer
- Mifflin
- Monroe
- Montour
- Northumberland
- Perry
- Pike
Appalachian New York
- Allegany
- Broome
- Cattaraugus
- Chemung
- Chenango
- Cortland
- Delaware
- Otsego
- Schoharie
- Schuyler
- Steuben
- Sullivan
- Tioga
- Tompkins
Healthcare organizations within these counties are eligible to apply for ARISE support.
Technical Assistance for Rural Healthcare Organizations
Are you part of a healthcare organization in Appalachian Pennsylvania or New York looking to improve healthcare access, quality, and sustainability in your community? This program offers no-cost technical assistance and strategic guidance to help rural healthcare providers grow, innovate, and thrive in today’s complex healthcare environment.
Step 1:
Application
Step 2:
Education
Education is provided to discover challenges and foster best practices.
Step 4:
Planning
For service lines that present Return on Investment (ROI), action planning support is provided to create a roadmap for implementation.
Step 3:
Assessment
Organizational and community data assessments are conducted to identify opportunities for technical assistance and service line expansion.
Step 5:
Implementation
Workforce Development for Rural Communities
Through this program, we convened a Workforce Development Committee, bringing together in-kind workforce partners and state leaders from Pennsylvania and New York to:
- Foster collaboration around best practices for recruitment and retention
- Identify key workforce barriers
- Develop recommendations for additional organizations and resources to enhance the committee’s reach.
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This collaboration has strengthened regional coordination and advanced strategies to retain and grow the rural healthcare workforce.
Alternative Payment Strategies for Rural Health Reform
Building on lessons learned from the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model (PARHM), RHRC continues to engage hospitals, payers, and the commonwealth to develop next-generation strategies for alternative payment reform.
Meet the Team
Our passion for helping rural communities thrive comes from our lived experience as rural residents and healthcare executives. We are committed to addressing rural issues through creative and practical approaches.
Get In Touch
Have questions about ARC-TAC or want to learn how your organization can get involved? Reach out today.
The Appalachian Region Commission Technical Assistance Center is funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) program. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ARC or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit ARC.gov.
