AND RURAL HEALTH
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Programs and Services
State Primary Care Grants Progam (SPCGP)
Financial assistance program for agencies who provide primary care services to the underserved and uninsured. Learn more
Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program (RPLRP)
Student loan repayment program for physicians who contract to work in a rural hospital for two years. Learn more
Health Care Workforce Financial Assistance Program (HCWFAP)
Student loan repayment program for healthcare providers who contract to work at an underserved facility for two years. Learn more
Behavioral Health Reinvestment Initiative
Educational loan repayment assistance to behavioral healthcare professionals. Learn more
State Office of Rural Health (SORH)
Rural health information clearinghouse, technical assistance and coordination of rural health activities/events in the state Learn more
Primary Care Office (PCO)
Health Professional Shortage Areas, National Health Service Corps, J-1 Visa waivers, primary care needs assessments Learn more
Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (FLEX)
Financial and operational assistance, quality improvement, CAH designation, EMS and Population Health Management. Learn more
Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP)
Financial support and training to assist small rural hospitals (49 beds or less) in the transition to a value based payment model Learn more
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Healthcare Workforce
Loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals in rural and underserved communities.
Learn moreRural Health Clinics
Utah has 13 Rural Health Clinics (RHC) throughout the state. To learn more, please follow the link below.
Learn MoreSuccess Stories
We believe that our work makes a difference in elevating the capacity of rural and underserved communities to deliver quality health care and here is the proof.
Photo Credit: Byron Clarke
Our Rural Health Partners
Find us.
Multi-agency State Office Building (MASOB)
195 North 1950 West,
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Contact us.
Office: 801-201-9462
opcrh@utah.gov
Email us.
opcrh@utah.gov
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