After diving into the $50B Rural Health Transformation funding opportunity in this recording, we determined we should offer a live discussion.

We only have 30 days until these submissions are due.

Join us TODAY for a LinkedIn Live at 11:15am ET for at least an hour to talk about the opportunity. (Link to Register/Join)

Who knows, we may phone a friend (like we did in the video above with Erin Martin) or offer for a few folks to join us on the fly. That’s what the comments section is for during the session. And of course, feel free to text us directly during the session or ahead of time as many of you have our info.

We will dig into the scoring methodology for proposals.

The objective is to help create a list of all of the line items these programs should be thinking about. The line items that will score the best based on the criteria outlined to markedly improve the chances of the state being awarded funding.

We want Food Is Health to help shape the message to Governors of what is possible in Making Rural America Healthy Again. Reminding everyone that food is a fundamental to the root cause of chronic disease and prevention, and therefore should be part of the transformation to be funded. Carter Williams and I want to arm everyone with what they need to send to their Governors.

This $50B is an opportunity to use funding towards System C focused on restoring human health and ending the chronic disease epidemic that is largely diet-related.

Even if you can’t join, we want your input and your suggestions for outreach.

I will once again reference none other than Eminem and his infamous lyric “You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo.”

Here are the show notes from the recording:

The conversation delves into the recent $50 billion funding opportunity aimed at transforming rural health care. Ellen and Carter discuss the implications of this funding, the challenges faced by rural health systems, and the potential for innovative health solutions. They explore the eligibility criteria for states, the importance of grassroots advocacy, and the scoring methodology that will determine funding allocation. The discussion emphasizes the need for collaboration and strategic planning to ensure that the funds are utilized effectively to improve health outcomes in rural communities.

Takeaways:

* The $50 billion funding is aimed at transforming rural health care.

* Eligibility for funding is based on state applications and approval.

* Grassroots organizations face challenges in accessing state-level support.

* Innovative health solutions are needed to address rural health disparities.

* The scoring methodology will impact how funds are allocated to states.

* Collaboration with state governors is crucial for funding success.

* Food is Medicine is a key component of health transformation.

* The importance of preventative health in funding proposals is emphasized.

* There is a need for a strategic approach to mobilize resources.

* Time is of the essence as grant applications are due soon.

Chapters:

00:00 Rural Health Transformation Overview

02:32 Funding Opportunities and Challenges

05:24 Innovative Health Solutions and Root Causes

08:24 Strategic Partnerships and Grassroots Involvement

10:25 Scoring Methodology and Technical Factors

14:55 Implementation and Future Planning

18:02 Connecting with Experts: A Live Call

19:46 Funding for Rural Health Initiatives

21:12 Mobilizing for Food is Medicine

23:49 Collaborative Strategies for Health Advocacy

24:43 Innovative Health Tech Conversations

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