CureMD Launches Rural Health Accelerator Package: All-in-One Health IT Platform Meets CMS Rural Health Transformation Program Requirements

Integrated EHR, Telehealth, Revenue Cycle Management, and AI Clinical Automation Addresses All Five RHT Goals: Technology Innovation, Sustainable Access, Workforce Development, Innovative Care Models, and Population Health

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CureMD Healthcare today announced the Rural Health Accelerator Package, a comprehensive health information technology platform designed to help rural healthcare providers and state health agencies meet the technology requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, the landmark $50 billion federal program to strengthen healthcare delivery across rural America.

The all-in-one platform offers turnkey capabilities for all technology-related uses of RHT Program funds, including electronic health record modernization, telehealth infrastructure, health information exchange, AI-enabled clinical tools, remote patient monitoring, cybersecurity, and value-based care analytics, helping states and rural providers deploy solutions that meet CMS performance metrics and reporting requirements.

Addressing the Rural Healthcare Crisis

More than 60 million Americans in rural communities face significant barriers to quality healthcare, including provider shortages, facility closures, limited specialty access, and higher rates of chronic disease. The RHT Program, authorized under Section 71401 of Public Law 119-21, allocates $10 billion annually from 2026 through 2030 to help states transform rural healthcare through technology modernization, workforce development, and innovative care models.

"States are developing Rural Health Transformation Plans that require immediate access to proven, scalable health IT infrastructure," said Bilal Hashmat, Co-founder and CEO of CureMD. "Our Rural Health Accelerator Package is the complete technology ecosystem, from AI-powered clinical workflows to population health analytics, that addresses CMS's strategic goals and performance metrics. We're not just providing software; we're providing the infrastructure states need to demonstrate measurable outcomes and secure continued RHT funding."

Complete Technology Capabilities Aligned with RHT Program Requirements

The Rural Health Accelerator Package offers complete health IT capabilities spanning all five RHT Program strategic goals:

EHR Modernization & Interoperability

• AI-Powered Electronic Health Records (EHR) with specialty-specific modules optimized for rural practice workflows, with mobile access for physicians providing remote care
• ONC-Certified Health IT meeting all federal interoperability requirements including USCDI, FHIR R4 APIs, and information blocking compliance
• Health Information Exchange (HIE) Integration for seamless data sharing with hospitals, specialists, labs, pharmacies, and public health registries
• Closed-Loop Referral Management with electronic referral tracking, status updates, and care coordination documentation
• Enterprise Data Analytics & Reporting with customizable dashboards, population health insights, and CMS quality measure reporting

Telehealth & Remote Care Infrastructure

• Integrated Telehealth Platform with HD video consultations, virtual waiting rooms, and seamless EHR connectivity
• Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) supporting connected devices for chronic disease management including blood pressure monitors, glucometers, pulse oximeters, and weight scales
• Asynchronous Telehealth for store-and-forward consultations with specialists
• Patient Self-Scheduling enabling 24/7 appointment booking for in-person and virtual visits
• Multi-Site Care Coordination supporting hub-and-spoke delivery models and regional health networks

AI-Enabled Clinical Decision Support & Automation

• Proprietary AI Disease Prediction Models identifying patients at high risk for chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma, chronic kidney disease, coronary heart disease, etc) using existing EHR data with no additional testing required
• AI Clinical Scribe automating clinical documentation, ordering, coding and follow up appointment scheduling.
• AI Powered Coding Assistance suggesting diagnosis and procedure codes with supporting documentation
• Clinical Decision Support (CDS) with evidence-based alerts, drug interaction checking, and preventive care reminders
• Predictive Analytics for care gap identification, risk stratification, and population health management

Patient Engagement & Digital Access

• LEAP Patient Portal for secure 24/7 access to health records, test results, visit summaries, and care plans
• Two-Way Secure Messaging enabling asynchronous communication between patients and care teams
• AI Patient Contact Center automating appointment reminders, follow-up communications, prescription refill requests, and routine patient inquiries
• Online Bill Pay & Payment Plans with transparent cost estimates and flexible payment options
• Digital Check-In & Registration reduces front desk burden and wait times for patients
• Patient Education Library with condition-specific resources for health literacy and self-management
• Mobile Application extending portal capabilities to iOS and Android devices

Revenue Cycle Management & Financial Sustainability

• End-to-End Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) with eligibility verification, charge capture, claims submission, payment posting and denial management
• AI Driven Claims Scrubbing identifies errors before submission with first pass acceptance rates over 98%
• AI Powered Denial Prediction & Management with root cause analysis, appeal letter generation, and payer trend reporting
• Value-Based Care Contract Management supporting risk adjusted payments, quality bonus tracking, and shared savings calculations
• Rural Health Clinic (RHC) & Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Billing with specialized encounter rate optimization
• Chronic Care Management (CCM) & Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Billing for compliant documentation and time tracking
• Financial Analytics & Reporting with real-time dashboards to track KPI's including days in A/R, collection rates, and payer performance

Cybersecurity & Compliance Infrastructure

• HIPAA Compliant Cloud Infrastructure for enterprise grade security, encryption, and access controls
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and role-based access management
• Automated Security Monitoring with threat detection and incident response protocols
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery ensuring operational resilience with dual hosting (Amazon & MS Azure)
• Compliance Documentation & Audit Support for HIPAA, MIPS, and state regulatory requirements

Quality Reporting & Value-Based Care

• MIPS/Quality Payment Program (QPP) Reporting with automated measure calculation and CMS submission
• CMS-Approved Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) capabilities
• Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Analytics supporting total cost of care management and quality performance
• UDS+ Reporting for Federally Qualified Health Centers
• State Immunization Registry Integration and public health reporting
• Custom Quality Dashboards to track RHT Program performance metrics

Workforce Enablement & Training

• Intuitive User Interface designed to minimize training time and support rapid onboarding
• Role Based Workflows enabling clinical staff to practice at the top of their license
• Integrated Training Resources with on-demand tutorials, workflow guides, and certification programs
• Provider Productivity Analytics identifying optimization opportunities and supporting workload management

Proven Outcomes in Rural Healthcare Settings

CureMD's platform supports healthcare delivery across more than 300 public health departments across 25 states, with documented outcomes including:

• 40% reduction in administrative time through AI automation
• 18-day average reduction in days in A/R through optimized revenue cycle management
• 98%+ first pass claims acceptance rate with AI-driven claims scrubbing
• 90 minutes per day per provider recovered through AI Scribe documentation
• Implementation in under 60 days with dedicated rural deployment specialists

Supporting State RHT Program Implementation
CureMD is prepared to partner with state health agencies, rural health networks, and individual providers to support Rural Health Transformation Plan implementation. The company offers:

• Flexible deployment options with cloud-hosted, hybrid, and on-premises configurations
• Transparent predictable pricing that's aligned with state budgeting requirements
• Rural/statewide implementation specialists with experience in statewide implementation across Public Health, Rural Health Clinics, and FQHCs
• Outcomes-based contracting options tied to RHT Program performance metrics
• Technical assistance supporting state reporting requirements and CMS cooperative agreement compliance

Availability

The Rural Health Accelerator Package is available immediately to State Health Departments, qualifying rural practices including Public Health Departments, Rural Health Clinics, FQHCs and State Health Agencies. Organizations interested in exploring how CureMD can support your RHT Program initiatives should contact the CureMD Rural Health Team at [email protected].

About CureMD

CureMD is a leading provider of AI-powered healthcare technology solutions serving over 30 medical specialties. With 27 years of healthcare technology experience, CureMD offers integrated EHR, practice management, RCM, patient engagement and population health solutions for clinical excellence and financial sustainability. CureMD's proprietary AI models power predictive analytics, clinical decision support and workflow automation so providers can deliver proactive value based care. We are committed to health equity by making enterprise class technology accessible to rural and underserved communities at scale.

Learn more at curemd.com

SOURCE CureMD Healthcare