Accessing Telehealth Funding in Rural Montana

GrantID: 13771

Grant Funding Amount Low: $100,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $500,000

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If you are located in Montana and working in the area of International, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.

Grant Overview

Readiness for Chronic Disease Management in Montana

In Montana, the geographic vastness and rural landscape create significant challenges in managing chronic diseases. Residents in remote areas often face long travel times to see specialists, making ongoing management of conditions like diabetes and heart disease particularly difficult. According to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, about 20% of Montanans live in areas classified as frontier, where healthcare access is severely limited, impacting disease management and health outcomes.

Patients living in rural communities often find themselves without adequate healthcare resources. This situation is exacerbated by workforce shortages, where only a handful of healthcare providers must serve large geographic areas. Consequently, many patients end up foregoing necessary check-ups or treatments simply due to the distance. As a result, chronic diseases can progress unchecked, leading to more severe health events or hospitalization.

The grant initiative aims to expand telehealth services specifically for chronic disease management, providing patients the ability to connect with specialists and manage their health from the comfort of their homes. This initiative is particularly essential in a state like Montana, where physical distance from healthcare providers presents an ongoing challenge.

By implementing these services, we expect to see improved health metrics such as better disease control rates and higher patient compliance. Evaluation will occur through user feedback, health data analysis, and monitoring of chronic disease outcomes across the state. This approach not only improves individual patient health but also alleviates some of the already strained healthcare system's burdens in rural areas, thereby enhancing overall community health in Montana.

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