Baltimore-based company highlights proven infrastructure for care coordination, community services, and grant-ready reporting as CMS commits $50B to Rural Health Transformation

BALTIMORE, MD / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 / As rural health systems across the United States prepare to pursue newly announced federal funding aimed at strengthening care delivery and access, WellCheck, a Baltimore-based health equity technology company, is reintroducing its platform as a trusted and proven solution designed to help rural communities connect services, close gaps in care, and demonstrate measurable impact.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has committed $50 billion over the next five years through its Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative, providing states and local health systems with unprecedented resources to improve health outcomes in underserved areas. For many rural organizations, success will depend on having the right technology partner in place to coordinate care, track outcomes, and meet growing reporting and accountability requirements.

Founded in 2017, WellCheck delivers a HIPAA-compliant health equity technology platform that connects rural health departments, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and essential community services into a single, unified system. The platform replaces fragmented workflows and paper-based processes with centralized intakes, standardized screenings, referrals, appointments, and real-time participant tracking, ensuring individuals do not fall through the cracks.

"WellCheck was built to remove barriers to care and strengthen coordination across the entire community," said Chris Nickerson, CEO of WellCheck. "As rural health systems prepare for this next wave of federal investment, we're seeing a growing need for infrastructure that is not only grant-ready, but proven technology that can connect the dots, improve response times, and clearly demonstrate impact."

Proven Technology for Grant-Funded Programs

WellCheck's platform is already supporting grant-funded programs across multiple states, with a strong presence in Maryland and deployments in Washington, Oregon, Kentucky, and Arizona. The company gained national traction during the COVID-19 pandemic through its VaccineCheck solution, which enabled secure, large-scale vaccine tracking and coordination during a period of urgent public health need.

Since its last major public announcement, WellCheck has continued to expand its capabilities and enter new markets, evolving into a comprehensive solution for rural health ecosystems. Today, the platform supports coordination across healthcare, behavioral health, food access, housing, transportation, and other social drivers of health (SDOH), enabling organizations to leverage one another's services more effectively.

Key outcomes supported by WellCheck include:

• Centralized, digitized workflows that replace siloed systems and manual processes

• Standardized screenings and referrals with real-time visibility into participant progress

• Improved consistency in completed appointments, check-ins, and follow-ups

• A single source of truth for data across organizations and programs

• Simplified reporting for management oversight and grant accountability

WellCheck currently supports a growing network of rural communities and public-sector partners across the United States, providing secure digital health solutions that expand access to care.

Built for Accountability and Impact

As funders place increasing emphasis on outcomes, equity, and transparency, WellCheck's reporting and healthcare evidence-based measurement capabilities enable organizations to clearly demonstrate how resources are used and the impact they achieve.

"Our community deserves care that is connected, easy to access, and built around what people truly need to thrive," said Melissa Clark, Interim Executive Director, AHEC West. "In partnership with WellCheck, we're strengthening the link between our community partners and the vital services that support total health."

"WellCheck's platform gives our team and partners the clarity to track progress, close the loop, and show measurable results," Clark added. "That allows us to support patients more effectively while meeting the reporting and accountability standards that come with grant-funded programs."

A Timely Resource for Rural Health Leaders

As rural health departments and community organizations prepare grant applications and implementation plans tied to CMS's Rural Health Transformation funding, WellCheck is positioning itself as a recommended technology partner - offering infrastructure that can be quickly deployed, scaled across partners, and aligned with both program delivery and reporting requirements.

To support organizations at this critical planning stage, WellCheck has launched a dedicated Rural Health Transformation resource hub, including a downloadable starter kit designed to help teams understand how technology can support grant success from day one.

Learn more and access WellCheck's Rural Health Transformation resources at:
https://www.wellcheck.us/rht/

About WellCheck

WellCheck is a Baltimore-based health equity technology company that helps rural health departments, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and community partners work better together. Its HIPAA-compliant platform removes barriers to care by centralizing workflows, improving coordination across services, and providing real-time visibility into outcomes. By connecting healthcare and essential community services, WellCheck delivers systems that enable lasting health equity for underserved populations. To learn more, visit https://www.wellcheck.us/.

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SOURCE: WellCheck LLC