Approval deadline for CMS $50 billion rural health fund fast approaching

The extent to which the federal grant program will support the nation’s 1,800 struggling rural hospitals remains unclear.

With a December 31 deadline fast approaching, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is getting ready to choose which states will be awarded grants from its new $50 billion rural health fund.

While the cash infusion could benefit rural communities in a number of ways, the extent to which it

Free Trial

Register for free to keep reading.

To continue reading this article and unlock full access to GRIP, register now. You’ll enjoy free access to all content until our subscription service launches in early 2026.

  • Unlimited access to industry insights
  • Stay on top of key rules and regulatory changes with our Rules Navigator
  • Ad-free experience with no distractions
  • Regular podcasts from trusted external experts
  • Fresh compliance and regulatory content every day
Register for free Already a member? Sign in