NV officials prioritize revised federal rural health funding while eyeing looming Medicaid cuts

By: Michael Lyle

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: January 7, 2026

Words: 691

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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While health authority officials updated state lawmakers on Tuesday on how the state will use $180 million in federal rural hospital funding provided by the One Big Beautiful Bill, they’re also trying to gauge how the allocation compares to the projected loss in funds rural Nevada will face due to pending Medicaid cuts scheduled go into effect in in less than a year.

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