Missouri Secures $218 Million in Federal Rural Health Funding for Year 2
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services announced on November 10 that the state has been awarded $218 million in Year 2 funding through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to expand rural healthcare access and strengthen local providers. The award follows a $216 million first-year allocation and again puts Missouri in the top ten nationally.
First-year funding established 27 locally led ToRCH Care Hubs serving all 104 rural counties and supported hospital infrastructure, essential healthcare services, workforce development and technology modernization. The Year 2 award moves the program from planning and early investment to full implementation, with priorities including modernizing rural hospital operations and facilities, expanding technology for data sharing and coordination, strengthening recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals, and advancing innovative care and payment models.
Governor Kehoe said the investment reflects continued federal trust in Missouri's commitment to strengthening care across rural communities. Department of Social Services Director Jess Bax said the next phase equips rural communities to strengthen services and improve access to care.
(Source: Office of the Governor of Missouri)
Source: Office of the Governor of Missouri
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