US EditionTrump Admin Launches $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program
The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program aims to prevent rural hospital closures and expand services with an average $200 million awarded per state, officials said.
- On Monday the Trump administration announced the first-round rollout of a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, distributing 2026 first-year awards averaging $200 million to all 50 states.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill included $10 billion annually for five years amid concerns from lawmakers, including moderate Republicans, that Medicaid cuts could force hospital closures and leave millions uninsured.
- Each year, the program divides $5 billion equally among states and another $5 billion using a CMS formula that includes rural population and health outcomes, with about 20% tied to states' applications and policy commitments.
- Texas will receive the largest first-year award of more than $281.3 million, and states say they will use awards to keep hospitals open, expand telehealth, and recruit staff.
- Critics say the $50 billion will not offset the nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stating, `'This historic investment puts local hospitals, clinics and health workers in control of their communities'`.
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Zero HedgeTrump Admin Launches $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program
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