Idaho Awarded Another $183 Million in Federal Rural Health Transformation Funds
Idaho Governor Brad Little announced on Nov. 9 that the State of Idaho was awarded another nearly $183 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - $182,698,376.93 in total - to help improve affordability and accessibility of healthcare in rural Idaho.
The funds are part of close to $1 billion over five years awarded to Idaho by CMS to improve rural healthcare, coming from H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The announcement follows the state's successful distribution of its Year 1 funds to strengthen and modernize healthcare in rural communities.
"Where you live should not determine whether you can access quality, affordable health care. That is especially important for families in rural Idaho, where distance and limited resources can create real barriers. This investment will help close those gaps, support local providers, and bring more care within reach for Idahoans across our state," Governor Little said.
Nearly all of Idaho's counties are considered rural, and many communities face challenges related to access, workforce shortages, financial sustainability, and distance from care. Idaho's plan focuses on five core initiatives: improving rural access to care through technology; expanding innovative care models; strengthening workforce recruitment, training, and retention; supporting population-specific, evidence-based prevention and chronic disease efforts; and investing in rural health infrastructure and partnerships.
(Source: Office of the Governor of Idaho)
Source: Office of the Governor of Idaho
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