States Prepare Applications for Rural Health Transformation Program

CMS released guidance for states applying to the Rural Health Transformation Program's $50 billion in federal funding distributed between FY2026-FY2030. States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Washington are conducting stakeholder surveys and forming committees to develop applications focusing on workforce development, technology infrastructure, and healthcare access improvements. Applications are due November 5, 2025, with approvals by December 31.