Rural health program will send $181 million to Washington state

The Rural Health Transformation Program was part of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year. Health care leaders say it's not enough.

By: Conor Wilson

Outlets: Gig Harbor Now

Published: January 12, 2026

Words: 732

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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A new federal program aimed at improving health care in rural communities awarded Washington more than $181 million last week. State leaders argue the money will be helpful, but ultimately will fail to offset anticipated revenue shortfalls from Medicaid cuts.

The large sum comes from the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a $50 billion program in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill that Congress passed in July. Congress intended the fund to allay worries about the …

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