North Dakota Proposes Multi-Million Dollar Rural Health Plan to CMS

Governor outlines proposal under Rural Health Transformation Program

The state aims to attract and train healthcare professionals, enhance telehealth and transportation and promote preventive care.

North Dakota proposes multi-million dollar rural health plan to CMS

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) - Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Wednesday announced that North Dakota has formally submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program application to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), outlining a five-year, more than $500 million strategy to improve health care access and outcomes in rural communities across the state. “North Dakota is a proud rural state,” Armstrong said. “Whether you live in Beach or Belc…

Missouri applies for federal funds to support rural health care

Gov. Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced on Wednesday that the State of Missouri has submitted its Rural Health Transformation (RHT) plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Missouri Submits Rural Health Transformation Plan to CMS

The State of Missouri has submitted its Rural Health Transformation (RHT) plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), outlining a possible strategy to improve healthcare access, quality, and long-term sustainability in rural communities. The plan represents Missouri’s effort to participate in the national Rural Health Transformation Program, a new federal initiative designed to strengthen healthcare systems in rural areas through…

Kehoe, DSS unveil Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation proposal

Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) have announced the submission of Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The proposal outlines a comprehensive strategy to strengthen healthcare delivery in rural regions, focusing on access, quality, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Developed in partnership […] The post Kehoe, DSS unveil Missouri’s…

Kehoe announces submission of Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Plan

JEFFERSON CITY, MO —Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced the State of Missouri has submitted its Rural Health Transformation (RHT) plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Missouri’s bold, transformative plan for rural healthcare, completed in coordination with the Governor’s Office, state agencies, and key healthcare stakeholders, is designed to increase access, improve qua…