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Trump Unveils $50 Billion Plan to Transform Rural Healthcare

1/29/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration announced a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural healthcare.
Each state would receive a minimum of $100 million annually over five years.
The legislation would cut nearly $1 trillion from federal Medicaid spending, with rural areas bearing a significant portion.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would oversee the program, and states must adopt health policies to secure future funding.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration announced a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural healthcare.
Each state would receive a minimum of $100 million annually over five years.
The legislation would cut nearly $1 trillion from federal Medicaid spending, with rural areas bearing a significant portion.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would oversee the program, and states must adopt health policies to secure future funding.