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 Arkansas, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Rhode Island.
Arkansas: $149.3M to Expand Telehealth & Increase Access to Specialty Care and Preventive Screenings
This federal investment will help fund technologies that advance telehealth, expand specialty care, and modernize health infrastructure across Arkansas.
A $149.3 million investment is being delivered to transform rural health care delivery for Arkansans through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Read the full press release.
Hawaii: $58M to Deliver New Ambulances & Upgrade Emergency Communications Systems
This federal investment will help expand access, strengthen the health workforce, improve infrastructure, and advance technology for rural communities across Hawaii.
A $58 million investment is being delivered to improve health outcomes for Hawaiians through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. This investment will strengthen Hawaii’s health care workforce, improve infrastructure, advance technology, and support innovative approaches tailored to the unique health care needs across the state. Read the full press release.
Indiana: $120 Million to Expand Maternal and Infant Health Services, Increase Primary Care Access and Grow the Healthcare Workforce
This federal investment will help reduce barriers to primary and behavioral care, strengthen the rural health workforce, and improve access to healthcare services across Indiana.
A $120 million investment is being delivered to strengthen rural health and expand access to high-quality care for Hoosiers through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). These investments will support locally driven solutions across eight regions of the state including removing barriers to technology, transportation, and health education. Read the full press release.
Michigan: $25 Million to Modernize Healthcare Technology, Expand Telehealth, and Improve High-Speed Internet Connectivity
This federal investment will help expand access and upgrade technology so doctors and patients can better connect and coordinate care across Michigan.
A $25 million investment is being delivered to improve health outcomes for Michiganders through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This investment will help rural communities in Michigan overcome barriers to care and build stronger, more connected health systems by modernizing technology; upgrading digital systems; improving data exchange and connectivity; and expanding telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and technology-driven care coordination. Read the full press release.
New York: $76 Million to Strengthen Regional Coordination and Modernize Healthcare Technology
This federal investment will strengthen regional partnerships, improve coordination of care, and expand access to healthcare services for rural New Yorkers.
A $76 million investment is being delivered to improve regional healthcare networks and deliver technology-enhanced primary care for New Yorkers through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This investment will support coordinated care to expand access to healthcare services, allowing rural hospitals and community providers to build and grow integrated care networks. Read the full press release.
Rural Rhode Island: $5.48 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce Pipeline
This federal investment will expand career and technical education in Rhode Island to help train the next generation of healthcare professionals.
A $5.48 million investment is being delivered to strengthen the healthcare workforce across rural communities in Rhode Island through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Rhode Island is committing this funding to 14 Local Education Agencies and schools to expand healthcare-focused Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for students across the state. Read the full press release.