US EditionMississippi Launches Rural Health Transformation Program Office
Gov. Tate Reeves said the office will manage nearly $206 million and publish funding details as Mississippi seeks to improve rural care.
- On Wednesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced creation of an office to oversee nearly $206 million in federal funds aimed at improving rural healthcare in Mississippi.
- The federal Rural Health Transformation Program awarded Mississippi the funds last December to support rural hospitals facing disproportionate impacts from federal spending cuts Congress passed last summer.
- Certified public accountant Richard Grimes will lead the office, ensuring all spending adheres to oversight from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and federal procurement regulations.
- Reeves vetoed a March oversight bill after lawmakers expressed frustration with transparency, arguing the measure could jeopardize access to federal money and risk a loss of up to $1 billion over five years.
- Mississippi's program budget remains under CMS review, with a September 2027 deadline to spend the awarded funds before they face potential redistribution to other states.
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Reeves establishes Mississippi office for Rural Health Transformation Program funds - The Morning Sun
Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday announced he’s creating an office to oversee distribution of hundreds of millions of federal dollars aimed at improving rural healthcare. The new office will be overseen by the governor and led by certified public accountant Richard Grimes. Reeves also unveiled a website he said will provide the public with a transparent and accessible view of the state’s initiatives, funding opportunities and progress. “This is a m…
Mississippi launches new rural healthcare initiative statewide - WXXV News 25
Mississippi’s new rural healthcare initiatives are now rolling out across the state. The state has created a rural health transformation program office, which reports to the office of the governor, along with a new public website to track progress and funding opportunities. Officials say the program will focus on expanding access to care, strengthening the rural healthcare workforce, and improving...
Mississippi launches Rural Health Transformation Program office and website
Mississippi announced the establishment of the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program Office and the launch of an official website in a Facebook post, saying the newly created office will be housed within the Office of the Governor and will coordinate statewide efforts to modernize rural health care. The post said…
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