$233 million in rural healthcare funds in the works for Montana

$233 million in rural healthcare funds in the works for Montana

BILLINGS - As the federal government allocates funds nationwide to improve rural healthcare, Montana was awarded $233 million and could receive another $1 billion over the next five years.Leaders in the states healthcare networks, like RiverStone Health CEO John Forte, say theyre surprised how fast the process went from the programs announcement to the recent federal approval of the states plan.See what the funding can mean: $233-million in rura…

State announces rural healthcare investment

Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton on Monday announced a historic $233 million investment from the Trump administration to stabilize and modernize rural health care delivery throughout Montana. This investment reflects the first-year award of a five-year federal grant program, with Montana currently set to receive...