Trump administration awards rural health ‘transformation’ grants to all 50 states

CMS is excited to announce the official establishment of the Office of Rural Health Transformation (ORHT)! This office will oversee Rural Health Transformation Program — a historic, $50 billion initiative to strengthen rural health systems and expand sustainable access to care… pic.twitter.com/M9B4YC2iou — CMSGov (@CMSGov) December 29, 2025 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services …

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A slow collapse is unfolding across rural America

Yes, there is a price to pay to reshore jobs. — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) November 10, 2025 Nearly 80% of voters in farming-dependent counties voted for Trump. Now, many of the farmers are on the brink of bankruptcy because of his policies. pic.twitter.com/alZKDPvW2h — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) November 10, 2025 Carmack and longtime friend …

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Medicaid Cuts to Close 50% of Arkansas Rural Hospitals

ARKANSAS, USA — Upcoming cuts to Medicaid could shut down more than 50% of rural Arkansas hospitals, according to a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. Monika Fischer-Massie, the executive director of WelcomeHealth in Fayetteville, said that many hospitals are already on the brink of closure because of financial problems. She …

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Mysterious “Lab” Pops Up in Rural Vermont

by Chris Black So out of the blue, a “lab” pops up in the middle of nowhere Vermont. All the local residents get an Amazon package with a can of garbanzo beans and a small gift receipt note inviting them to an open house on Oct 7th. They specialize in pandemics and AI. Is Vermont …

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