Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council Application

Wisconsin Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council Application

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council. Applications are due Friday, February 27, 2026.

The advisory council will provide strategic guidance and partner input to DHS as part of the state’s implementation of the program. The program is a federally funded initiative designed to strengthen rural health care systems and improve access, quality, workforce capacity, and care coordination across Wisconsin’s rural communities. Learn more about the goals, initiatives, and context for this council, on our website.

This council offers an opportunity to contribute to shaping how rural health priorities are addressed, bringing diverse provider, community, and lived experience perspectives to the table. All council meetings will be open to the public under Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law. Meetings will be held virtually.

Appointments to the council will be made by the DHS Secretary based on information provided in this application, with an emphasis on ensuring geographic diversity and a range of perspectives from communities across the state.

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application, please contact DHSRuralHealth@dhs.wisconsin.gov. A preview of this application is available here.

1. Applicant Information *This question is required.

First name

Last name

Street address

City

State

ZIP code

Email address This question requires a valid email address.

Phone number

Mobile phone

2. If you are or have been known by any other name, please list them here (optional).

3. County or Tribe of residence *This question is required.

4. Are you applying to this board to serve as an individual or to represent an organization?
*This question is required.

Organization name

5. Did anyone refer you to apply to this position?
*This question is required.

Name and organization of the person who referred you to apply.

6. This council will meet quarterly for about 2 hours per meeting. Members should also plan for additional time for meeting preparation and follow up. Considering these expectations, do you anticipate availability and capacity to participate on a consistent basis? *This question is required.