Rural Health Transformation Program: $50B Investment
Update: 2025-12-30
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House Speaker Mike Johnson celebrates a significant victory for rural America, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services unveils awards for the Rural Health Transformation Program. This $50 billion, five-year investment, starting with $10 billion annually, aims to enhance healthcare in underserved areas, addressing provider shortages, aging facilities, and long distances to care. States will focus on key areas like preventive health, emergency response, workforce training, telehealth, and efficient care networks. Texas, Alaska, and New Jersey are among the recipients, with Texas receiving $281 million, Alaska $272 million, and New Jersey $147 million. This initiative promises substantial improvements in rural healthcare.
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