Washington State Hit Hard by Rural Health Funding Cut
Update: 2025-12-31
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Washington States Rural Health Program Funding Cut: A Deep DiveWashington state received a $181 million funding cut from the federal rural health program, less than the average $200 million per state. The reduction is due to the states failure to fully meet President Trumps health priorities, such as restricting SNAP benefits for junk food. The funding comes from a $50 billion rural health transformation program, but critics argue it only covers 36% of projected rural Medicaid losses over the next decade. Despite having 1.1 million rural residents, Washington ranked 10th from the bottom in funding, with smaller states like Alaska receiving more. The state had planned to use the full $200 million for hospital upgrades, doctor recruitment, telehealth, behavioral health, and tribal care, but the health authority hasnt announced how theyll adjust for the shortfall. Checkout Solipillow.com
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