Summary
President Donald Trump is taking part in a discussion about rural health care as new funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program start to become available. This program provides $10 billion to states for rural health hospitals to help address earlier funding cuts. Officials are working on how to distribute and use the money effectively.
Key Facts
- President Trump is participating in a rural health care discussion.
- The Rural Health Transformation Program will distribute $10 billion to states.
- The funds aim to help offset previous budget cuts to rural hospitals.
- The allocation is not equal, and all states have applied for funding.
- Officials express concern that funding might be taken back if state policies don't align with those of the administration.
- On average, states might receive $200 million in 2026 for their programs.
- The program is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law six months ago.
- Dr. Mehmet Oz mentioned that each state proposes their plan on how to spend the awards, with project officers supporting them.
