Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s member-led webinar, Rural Health: Building the Foundation for Lasting Change, presented by InterSystems.

During this fireside-style conversation, InterSystems speakers Greg James, Senior Advisor, Public Sector; Kirk Grothe, Head of Public Sector Strategy; and Tim Ferris, VP, Healthcare Practice, explored how states can leverage Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to create lasting, sustainable improvements across rural health ecosystems. Rather than focusing on individual projects, the discussion emphasized a portfolio-based approach to technology and infrastructure investments. Speakers shared practical perspectives on how states can build shared capabilities, strengthen interoperability, reduce duplication, and maximize the long-term value of investments well beyond the RHTP funding period.

Key themes from the conversation included:

• Aligning technology investments with program goals and community needs
• Building trusted data-sharing capabilities that support care coordination and population health efforts
• Assessing existing infrastructure and identifying opportunities to leverage current assets
• Prioritizing investments that deliver long-term sustainability and value
• Strengthening connections across providers, hospitals, community organizations, and other partners to improve rural health outcomes

If you weren’t able to make it to the live event or wanted to revisit the session, please view the slides and watch the recording at the buttons below.