Summary
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a $50 billion fund to improve health care in rural areas of the U.S. This program, the largest of its kind, aims to improve care access and healthcare infrastructure for more than 60 million Americans living in these areas.
Key Facts
- The program is named the $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program.
- Funding begins in the federal fiscal year 2026 and will be spread over five years.
- Each year, $10 billion will be available, with half distributed equally among approved states.
- The other half of the funds will be allocated based on state-specific needs, such as population and health facilities.
- The program intends to improve access to preventive care and address causes of diseases in rural regions.
- It aims to support innovative healthcare models and improve local health provider efficiency.
- The program seeks to attract skilled healthcare workers to rural areas.
- Applications for funding are due by November 5, and awardees will be announced by December 31.
