Rural Health Policy – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Nov 5, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) announce that all 50 states applied for funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). RHTP goals include supporting rural health innovation, improving sustainability, workforce development, new models of care delivery, and expanding technology access and utilization. Funding decisions will be announced by December 31, 2025.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Oct 16, 2025 - Highlights strategies by various states to apply for Rural Health Transformation Program funds. Discusses known priorities for the states and the role of state legislatures.
Source: NCSL News
Last Updated: 11/7/2025

