Post by Connor Communications and Consulting, Inc.

The Indiana Department of Health has released the Telehealth Pilot Grants under Initiative 8 of Indiana's $207 million Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding pool is $1.86 million, with one or more grantees to be selected. Applications are due July 31, 2026. One aspect that stands out is that technology vendors are explicitly encouraged to apply. A rural healthcare partner is strongly recommended but not required. Vendors applying independently must describe their engagement strategy, cultural adaptation, and long-term sustainability plans. Examples of eligible solutions include: • Self-contained telehealth stations with live provider access • Remote patient monitoring supported by vendor clinical staff • Tele-ICU • Tele-consult • Tele-pharmacy • Tele-dentistry • AI-powered telemedicine • Telehealth-enabled at-home diagnostic testing Eligibility includes organizations providing health services in HRSA-designated rural Indiana counties. Wearables and mobile health apps are not eligible under this initiative, as they are funded elsewhere within Indiana's Rural Health Transformation Program. Payments are tied to project deliverables: 25% upon completion of the implementation plan, 50% through monthly reports, 20% upon submission of the program assessment, and 5% at project closeout. The performance period runs from October 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. #RHTP #RuralHealth #Indiana #Telehealth