Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program

The Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program (TTAP) is not a grant program for hospitals. Instead, participating hospitals receive technical assistance at no cost. All applicants are eligible to participate in webinars and training events focused on best practices for financial and operational improvement held throughout the grant period. Program Purpose The Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program (TTAP) is a federally-funded initiative that offers comprehensive technical assistance to rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and maintain essential health services for their communities. Over two years, selected hospitals are supported through a systematic and evidence-based process for identifying, prioritizing, and implementing short-term, mid-range, and long-term strategies for positioning their organizations for financial sustainability. There is up to an additional year of follow-up for monitoring and evaluation purposes. During their tenure in the program, hospitals receive comprehensive technical assistance in financial and operational assessment, financial sustainability planning, strategy implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Based on prioritized strategic needs, participants may receive tailored one-on-one technical assistance during the implementation phase from experienced consultants and subject matter experts in one or more of the following areas: 1. Evidence-based Strategy Business Development 2. Service Line Evaluation Reorganization 3. Revenue Cycle Optimization 4. Cost Reporting 5. Clinical Operational Quality Improvement 6. Telehealth 7. Rural Health Clinic Performance Optimization 8. Marketing, Community Engagement Outreach 9. Workforce Engagement Retention 10. Coaching Leadership Development 11. Financial Operational Management Education and Training