Georgia health officials map out $1.4 billion plan for new federal rural health funds

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: December 24, 2025

Words: 985

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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State officials have introduced a $1.4 billion plan to improve rural health outcomes over the next five years under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program created as part of this summer’s budget reconciliation bill.

In a 96-page application, officials from the state’s Department of Community Health requested funds to improve access to primary and specialty care in rural areas, strengthen telehealth infrastructure and recruit more health care providers across the state’s dozens of rural …

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