This community is for Alaska-based organizations exploring or preparing to apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). 1️⃣ This group exists to help you: - Understand how funding is likely to flow in Alaska - Sense-check whether your ideas fit real RHTP workforce categories - Learn from peers facing similar rural, Tribal, and regional realities - Prepare for application and implementation, not just brainstorming 2️⃣ Who This Community Is For You are in the right place if you represent: - Rural or frontier hospitals and clinics - Tribal health organizations and partners - Counties, boroughs, and regional health entities - Nonprofits, education providers, or workforce intermediaries - Organizations likely to be involved in designing or implementing workforce programs If you are here to sell services, please pause and observe before posting. 3️⃣ How to Use This Community You do not need to post to get value. When you do post: - Share real questions, early ideas, or uncertainties - Use plain language. Drafts are welcome - Post in the most relevant category, not just General You will get more useful responses if you include: - The region(s) you serve - The challenge you are trying to address - Whether you are early-stage, planning, or preparing to apply 4️⃣ Please Add Yourself to the Map The Map helps members see who else is working in Alaska and where collaboration may make sense. To add your pin: 1. Open the Map tab in this community 2. Add your location (city or region served is enough) 3. In your profile or pin description, include: Exact addresses are not needed. Seeing the map fill in helps everyone understand the statewide landscape. 5️⃣ What You’ll Find Here Topics you’ll see discussed include: - Alaska-specific RHTP signals and updates - Category fit and common misalignment risks - Program design ideas that work in rural and fly-in contexts - Application readiness and timing considerations - Implementation and sustainability, especially models that do not rely on permanent new hires