Appalachian Region Support
Empowering Healthcare Innovation Across Appalachian Communities
About
Overview
RHRC provides no-cost support to rural healthcare organizations across the Appalachian region through two federally funded programs.
These programs are designed to help providers strengthen operations, improve services, and plan for long-term sustainability, without the burden of additional cost.
Program Comparison
Appalachian Region Healthcare Technical Assistance Center (ARH-TAC)
Serving healthcare providers across the full Appalachian region, including:
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- West Virginia (all counties)
Appalachian Region Healthcare Technical Assistance Center
Service Area
Rural regions across all 13 states within the federally designated Appalachian Region.
Eligibility
Must be a healthcare organization located in the Appalachian Region and designated as rural according to HRSA’s eligibility analyzer
Enrollment Process
Semi-annual application process
Cost to Participate
This program is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and is free of cost to participants.
Technical Assistance Focus Areas
- Operational improvement
- Service line expansion
- Seed funding for new services
- Peer forums and shared learning
Appalachian Region Initiative for Stronger Economies
Appalachian Region Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARC-TAC)
 Focused on strengthening healthcare across 66 counties within:
- Appalachian Pennsylvania
- Appalachian New York
Service Area
66 Appalachian-designated counties in Pennsylvania and New York.
Eligibility
Must be a healthcare organization located in the Appalachian Region of New York and Pennsylvania.
Enrollment Process
Rolling enrollment
Cost to Participate
ARC: This program is funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission and is free of cost to participants.
Technical Assistance Focus Areas
- Operational sustainability
- Workforce development
- Alternative payment models and strategies
- Peer forums and shared learning