US EditionIowa to Receive $209 Million in Federal Rural Health Funds
- On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida secured over $209 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to overhaul care outside major metropolitan hubs.
- State officials say the program aims to bridge long travel times and limited local options for rural residents, focusing on workforce, innovation and access shaped by the Rural Health Transformation Committee in recent months.
- Planned projects range from mobile health units and start-up satellite clinics to remote patient monitoring, behavioral health telehubs, and expanded clinical training and rural rotations.
- For rural hospitals, the funding represents a lifeline, David Walker said, Sarah Catalanotto called it a `once-in-a-generation funding opportunity`, and Justin Senior said `Every family in Florida should have access to high-quality care regardless of their zip code`.
- The Agency for Health Care Administration is expected to begin releasing procurements soon, and Gov. Kelly Armstrong called a Jan. 21 special session as state lawmakers weigh varied awards and federal reliance risks.
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Special session called to decide future of rural health care in North Dakota
BISMARCK — It could be a lifeline for rural health care. The Trump administration has announced how much each state will receive in the first year of a new rural health transformation program, with North Dakota getting just less than $200 million. Now, Gov. Kelly Armstrong is calling lawmakers back to Bismarck for a special session on Jan. 21 to decide how that money will be spent. Every state received funding, but not in equal amounts, with aw…
‘Lifeline’ For Locals: Florida Secures $209 Million Windfall To Revolutionize Rural Healthcare
Rural communities across the Sunshine State are set to receive a massive infusion of resources after Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that Florida has secured over $209 million in federal funding. The grant, awarded through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), is designed to overhaul how healthcare is delivered outside of Florida’s major […] ‘Lifeline’ For Locals: Florida Secures $209 Million Windfall To Revolutioniz…
Virginia set to receive $189.5 million from federal Rural Health Transformation Fund, but experts worry about rapid rollout, yearly reassessment and sustainability
Virginia is set to receive $189.5 million from the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a $50 billion initiative meant to bolster health care access in rural communities over five years. States will receive the first awards in 2026. Future allocations will depend on program performance, according to Peter Finocchio, press secretary for Gov. Glenn Youngkin. States will need to focus on the specific initiatives outlined in their applications to quali…
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