Medical Economics January 5, 2026
Key Takeaways
- The Rural Health Transformation Program allocates $50 billion over five years to improve rural healthcare delivery, focusing on access, technology, and workforce development.
- States receive funding based on rural population metrics and proposed solutions, with Texas and Alaska receiving among the highest initial awards.
- States must implement programs addressing preventive care, workforce recruitment, technology integration, and innovative care models, with measurable goals and outcomes.
- The program aims to counteract systemic rural healthcare challenges, emphasizing state-driven planning and innovation to address diverse needs across different geographies.
How will the new federal effort affect primary care?
Primary care will be part of a new $50 billion national movement to improve health and health care for rural Americans, according...
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