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Idaho awarded nearly $1 billion to improve rural healthcare access, affordability

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Boise, Idaho ~ Boise, Idaho - In a press conference today, Governor Brad Little announced that the State of Idaho will be receiving close to $1 billion over the course of five years to improve rural healthcare. This funding is made possible through the Rural Healthcare Transformation grants, which were championed by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans through the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act.

Governor Little emphasized the importance of this investment for Idaho families, especially those living in rural areas. He stated that affordable and accessible healthcare is a major concern for many Idahoans and this funding will help address those challenges. "It helps strengthen local health care and ensures Idahoans can get the affordable care they need, no matter where they live," Governor Little said.

Idaho will receive an annual federal funding of $185.97 million for five years to strengthen and modernize healthcare in rural communities. This funding is part of a $50 billion national initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The awards were announced earlier today by CMS.

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The purpose of these grants is to help states expand access to care, support the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and implement innovative models of care delivery. With nearly all counties in Idaho considered rural, many communities face challenges related to access, workforce shortages, financial sustainability, and distance from care. This funding aims to address these challenges through system-wide improvements and long-term investments.

The application for these grants was submitted by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) in consultation with the Idaho Rural Health Taskforce. Governor Little created this task force through an executive order earlier this year. The task force included legislative leaders, tribal representatives, and executive branch officials. The department also gathered extensive public and stakeholder input through a statewide survey with 500 responses representing every county.

Based on this feedback, Idaho's plan focused on five core initiatives: improving rural access to care through technology, expanding innovative care models, strengthening workforce recruitment, training, and retention, supporting population-specific, evidence-based prevention and chronic disease efforts, and investing in rural health infrastructure and partnerships.

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DHW Director Juliet Charron stated that this funding gives Idaho the flexibility to pursue solutions that are shaped by rural communities themselves. She emphasized the importance of listening to providers, patients, and local leaders in order to make targeted investments that support sustainable and high-quality care close to home.

The funding will be distributed over five years and sub-awarded in accordance with Idaho procurement law. A budget request will now go before the Legislature for federal funds approval. More details about implementation will be shared as they become available.

For more information about Idaho's Rural Health Transformation Program application, visit the DHW website at https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/ru....

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