Missouri has learned how much it is set to receive in a new federal program designed to help improve rural healthcare.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services has announced that Missouri will receive $216 million annually over five years to help rural hospitals.
The funding is part of the new $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. The program emphasizes collaboration among hospitals, clinics, community-based organizations, and local leaders to develop sustainable solutions for Missouri’s rural areas.
In a news release, Gov. Mike Kehoe said the funding provides Missourians with an opportunity to change the landscape of healthcare access and outcomes for rural communities.
“This historic investment by the Trump Administration will strengthen Missouri’s rural communities with additional resources for high-quality, accessible healthcare,” said Governor Kehoe. “We appreciate the work of our state agencies and healthcare stakeholders in submitting a thorough and competitive plan. Through Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation plan, we are supporting local partners who understand their communities and are positioned to deliver meaningful, lasting impact for future generations of Missourians.”
When Missouri will receive its 2026 dose is unknown.
The new program funding comes as President Donald Trump’s tax cut bill is set to cut federal Medicaid dollars.
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