01/12/2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has distributed $10 billion in rural health funding. According to Healthcare Dive, "Half of the funding for 2026 was distributed equally to all 50 states, while the remaining amounts were allocated at the CMS’ discretion based on states’ rurality and proposed plans for the funds." The Office of Rural Health Transformation, a new federal office established by the CMS, will oversee the program. Learn more at: https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-distributes-2026-rural-health-transformation-funds/808703/