NJ eyes $150M to boost health care system in rural areas

New Jersey will soon distribute the first of $147 million in federal funding to help strengthen the health system and improve outcomes in rural communities.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 852

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

State officials plan to invest nearly $150 million in new federal funding to strengthen New Jersey’s rural health care system and improve outcomes in areas that tend to have above-average health risks but fewer options for treatment.

The state intends to use the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand and strengthen the health care workforce, improve access to preventative care and chronic disease management, and use technology to better link people …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us