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Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform
Coverage of Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform in the Nexus archive.
- Questions Remain on Rural Health Transformation Funds Effects on Rural Hospitals
The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), part of the 2025 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' aims to provide $50 billion over five years to rural healthcare. However, experts question whether the funds will effectively support rural hospitals, as Medicaid cuts have reduced financial stability. States received initial $10 billion allocations in 2025, with CMS restricting 15% of funds for hospital payments.