CFS Secures $208 Million for Louisiana Department of Health for Rural Healthcare Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

March 17, 2026

Washington, DC – Capitol Funding Solutions (CFS) is pleased to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) $208 million allocation for Fiscal Year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. Initially announced in December 2025, this approval permits LDH to begin implementing the first year of its five-year plan to invest in the rural healthcare delivery ecosystem. 

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program (LA RHTP) is a comprehensive rural health initiative to enhance access to care, strengthen healthcare delivery systems, expand workforce capacity, and advance the integration of technology across rural communities in Louisiana. Through this initiative, LDH will allocate essential resources, facilitate coordination across agencies, and support policy developments necessary to address longstanding healthcare disparities. The initiative is designed to improve the sustainability of rural healthcare providers and to ensure that rural residents, particularly those confronting chronic diseases, behavioral health issues, perinatal or postpartum risks, and cancer-related disparities, have access to high-quality care within their communities. 

View the press release from LDH here.  

ABOUT THE FUNDING

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a $50 billion initiative to empower states to strengthen rural communities across America by enhancing healthcare access, quality, and outcomes through transforming the healthcare delivery system. It funds projects that support the following strategic goals: 1) Make rural America healthy again, 2) Sustainable access, 3) Workforce development, 4) Innovative care, and 5) Tech innovation. RHT Program funding is allocated to approved states over five fiscal years, with $10 billion available each year until fiscal year 2030. 

Learn more about the funding here.  

ABOUT CAPITOL FUNDING SOLUTIONS 

CFS is a competitive funding firm based in Washington, DC, providing end-to-end services designed to help clients find, win, and implement competitive funding. We guide clients through the complexities of federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities, delivering customized strategies that align with each organization’s mission and goals. With over $2.8 billion in secured funding, CFS collaborates with a network of strategic partners to maximize ourclients' impact through competitive funding. 

Learn more about CFS and our services here.

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Samantha Benthien, Director of Strategic Communications

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