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- U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration announced a Rural Health Transformation Program allocating $50 billion over five years to improve rural healthcare.
- States would receive between $145 million and $281 million, with at least $100 million distributed equally.
- The program aims to reform rural healthcare systems rather than fund existing operations.
- Critics argue the 15% cap on provider payments may hinder workforce recruitment in underserved areas.
