Unite Us Offers Proven Path for States to Accelerate Innovation Through H.R. 1 $50B Rural Health Fund

With applications due at the end of the year, states sit on an opportunity to improve access and health outcomes with proven solutions.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the recent passage of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” states are preparing to operate in new ways, with an eye on leveraging technology to advance access, coordination, and new partnerships to improve how they deliver better care for their populations.

A substantial, but time-sensitive, opportunity for states is the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This $50 billion fund is designed to support rural healthcare delivery, specifically innovating more efficient and resilient systems. Applications are due by the end of 2025.

As states adapt to the new healthcare landscape, the need for proven, data-driven models is paramount.

States like Nebraska, Virginia, and North Carolina offer blueprints for success. These states have built a robust, statewide infrastructure, powered by Unite Us, that supports rural communities, enhances access to care, and proves resilient even in the face of natural disasters. This infrastructure has helped tens of thousands across mostly rural regions of the state.

In North Carolina alone, the state’s ability to coordinate both health and human services in real-time, track outcomes, and manage reimbursements through a single infrastructure has yielded remarkable, and validated, results:

• Significant Cost Savings: A peer-reviewed study of this coordinated care model shows the state saves an estimated $1,020 per patient per year ($85 PMPM) by addressing barriers and needs like food and housing security.

The platform has also enabled an exceptionally low claims denial rate under 2%, far below the healthcare industry average of 15-18%, ensuring community-based organizations are reimbursed for their vital services.

“States are entering a new era of healthcare, with a clear mandate to innovate, increase efficiency, and drive results,” said Taylor Justice, Co-founder and President of Unite Us. “The Rural Health Transformation Program is a critical resource, and that funding must be deployed with proven strategies to have a lasting impact. Our work in states across the country demonstrates that investing in coordinated care infrastructure is the most effective way to improve health outcomes and generate sustainable savings. We are ready to help states build their plans to ensure this crucial funding is put to its best possible use.”

The RHTP is the fastest-moving component of the bill’s healthcare provisions. Technological solutions like the Unite Us platform provide states with a turnkey approach to rapidly assemble applications that meet federal requirements, drive efficiency, and deliver meaningful support to underserved rural communities.

Unite Us offers state and local governments the digital infrastructure needed to comply with new federal mandates and assist at-risk populations through verification assistance for eligibility redetermination, closed-loop referrals to both existing health and employment community resources, integrated reporting and analytics, and streamlined payments management.

All non-profit community-based organizations can use Unite Us’ platform free of charge. Contact us to learn more: uniteus.com/contact/.

About Unite Us

Founded in 2013 by Military Veterans, Unite Us is the nation’s premier technology provider for integrating health and community-based care. Our advanced product suite is used to proactively coordinate services using data-driven insights, streamline referral and case management, and facilitate eligibility assessments and reimbursements across government, healthcare, health plans, and community organizations. The first of its kind, our closed-loop referral system prioritizes privacy and dignity and has integrated data and analytics tools used to measure impact, optimize programs, and shape policy. With over 1.7M services, we host the nation’s largest network of community-based health and economic services dedicated to improving whole-person health. Learn more at UniteUs.com and LinkedIn.