The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is accelerating a once‑in‑a‑generation modernization of rural health care through a series of targeted federal investments now reaching communities across the country. From major technology upgrades and workforce expansion to improved care coordination, transportation access, and digital interoperability, these awards reflect a unified national strategy: strengthen rural health systems, close long‑standing access gaps, and ensure every American, regardless of ZIP Code, can rely on high‑quality, modern care. The following recent state investments illustrate how this commitment is taking shape on the ground, tailored to the unique needs of rural communities in California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Missouri, Texas, West Virginia, & Wyoming.
California: More Than $233 Million to Improve Rural Healthcare Services Across California
This federal investment will support primary, maternal, specialty, and behavioral healthcare across rural California while growing the healthcare workforce and modernizing technology.
More than $233 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to improve healthcare access across California. This investment will help rural providers deliver and coordinate care locally through regional care networks, telehealth, workforce development, and upgraded healthcare technology. California has committed its full fiscal year 2026 funding — more than $233 million — to improve healthcare in rural communities across the state. Read the full press release.
Florida: More Than $193 Million to Expand Preventive Care and Bring Specialty Care Closer to Rural Florida
This federal investment will expand telehealth, mobile health, and community paramedicine to bring preventive, specialty, and acute care closer to rural Floridians.
$193.7 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to 45 organizations across Florida to improve rural health across the state. This investment will help build regional capacity and expand options for rural Floridians to receive high-quality healthcare closer to home. Read the full press release.
Georgia: Nearly $219 Million to Expand the Rural Healthcare Workforce and Advance Technology-Enabled Care Across Georgia
This federal investment will help expand access to care, strengthen prevention and chronic disease management, and build a more sustainable rural health system.
Nearly $219 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to expand the rural healthcare workforce and advance technology-enabled care. This investment will support clinician recruitment and training, expand mobile and telehealth services, and modernize rural hospitals and clinics to help more Georgians receive care in their communities. Georgia has committed its full $219 million in funding to improve healthcare in rural communities across the state. Read the full press release.
Idaho: Nearly $186 Million to Expand Rural Healthcare Access, Modernize Technology, and Grow the Healthcare Workforce Across Idaho
This federal investment will equip rural providers with modern technology, support healthcare training and retention, and expand healthcare in rural homes and communities.
Nearly $186 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to improve healthcare access across rural Idaho. This investment will help rural providers deliver and coordinate care locally through modern technology, new care models, an expanded healthcare workforce, and improvements to healthcare facilities. Idaho has committed its full $186 million in fiscal year 2026 funding to improve healthcare in rural communities across the state. Read the full press release.
Missouri: $39.7 Million to Modernize Rural Healthcare Across Missouri
This federal investment will support facility and equipment improvements for maternal, behavioral, diagnostic, and outpatient healthcare services across Missouri.
$39.7 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to modernize rural healthcare services and expand access to care across Missouri. This investment will support 26 rural healthcare providers as they renovate, reconfigure, equip, or repurpose existing facilities, to expand maternal health, behavioral health, diagnostic, outpatient, and chronic disease management services across Missouri. Read full press release.
Texas: $87 Million for 129 Rural Healthcare Providers Across Texas
This investment will help close gaps in rural healthcare by growing the workforce, modernizing equipment and facilities, and helping prevent and manage chronic disease across Texas.
$87 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to 129 rural healthcare providers through Rural Texas Strong to strengthen healthcare across rural communities. This investment will help improve health outcomes for rural Texans, build a strong healthcare workforce, and modernize facilities and equipment across rural Texas. Read the full press release.
West Virginia: More Than $19 Million to Expand Telehealth, Specialty Care, and the Healthcare Workforce Across West Virginia
This federal investment will support mobile health services, improve chronic disease management and care coordination, and modernize healthcare technology and data systems for rural West Virginians.
More than $19 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding through 11 awards to strengthen and modernize healthcare delivery throughout rural West Virginia. This investment will expand access to virtual and specialty care, support mobile health services and chronic disease management, grow the rural healthcare workforce, and modernize technology and health data systems across the state. Read full press release.
Wyoming: $205 Million to Strengthen Emergency Care, Expand the Rural Health Workforce, and Modernize Healthcare Technology in Rural Wyoming
This federal investment supports emergency medical services, grows the rural health workforce, expands telehealth, and improves primary care access for Wyomingites.
$205 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to strengthen healthcare delivery across Wyoming’s rural communities. This investment will improve access to emergency medical services, grow the rural healthcare workforce, and modernize healthcare technology statewide. Wyoming has committed its full $205 million in funding toward improving rural healthcare in communities across the state. Read the full press release.