Executive Summary
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is an agency within the Health and Human Services (HHS) system. HHSC is seeking Applications to establish Contract(s) with qualified rural hospitals to support access to client care by reimbursing rural hospital operational expenses to promote financial stabilization of rural hospital(s) that have received a Rural Emergency Hospital designation from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by August 31, 2023. The Grant Payments will be paid through the Rural Hospital Grant (“Grant”). To be considered for award, Applicants must submit a comprehensive Application which meets all the requirements of this OE and includes all requested documentation.