Rural Health Care Workforce Retention

The State of Montana’s Department of Labor and Industry is seeking information on wellness and resilience programs that can help retain rural health‑care workers by reducing isolation, burnout, and improving behavioral health. This RFI is purely informational—no contract will be awarded—but responses will inform future initiatives and possible funding. • Desired solutions: wellness, resilience, mental‑health, and retention programs for medical and dental providers in rural Montana. • Required deliverables: program descriptions, cost estimates, supporting evidence (e.g., case studies, effectiveness data). • Submission via Montana’s eMACS system by 31 August 2026, 2 PM MDT; primary contact Octavia Brewer for questions.