A rural Nebraska clinic blames its closing on Trump’s Medicaid cuts. Patients don’t buy it. "Horse Feathers"
The rural health 'Hunger Games' are underway
The Trump administration on Monday kicked off a scramble among the 50 states for a slice of a new $50 billion fund for rural health care, but experts on the ground fear the program’s rushed timeline, lack of guardrails and potential for politicization will leave some hospitals struggling to stay open.
With billions on the line, Colorado prepares for the rural health care “Hunger Games”
Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act contained $50 billion to support rural health care nationwide, but states must compete for the moneyHalf of the money will be distributed evenly among states that submitted a qualifying application. Every state applied, so, assuming they all meet the minimum application standards, that means each state will get at least $100 million per year.
Competing for cash
It is the second half of the money where things get sporty.
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