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HHS Awards Nearly $25 Million to Strengthen Small Rural Hospitals and Preserve Access to Care

Source
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Date
Sep 10, 2026
Summary
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced awards to 132 hospitals in 13 states through the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program. This will help eligible small rural hospitals maintain their workforce, sustain essential services, and strengthen patients' access to care.
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Access · Funding · Health workforce supply and demand · Hospitals · Recruitment and retention of health professionals