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flag Congress passed a $50 billion rural health program alongside $900 billion in Medicaid cuts, sparking debate over its impact on rural care access.

flag In 2025, Congress passed a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen rural healthcare infrastructure, funding projects that expand telehealth, support workforce recruitment, and modernize facilities. flag The initiative, part of a broader health and tax bill signed by President Trump, aims to address longstanding disparities in rural care. flag However, the same legislation includes over $900 billion in Medicaid cuts over a decade, projected to leave millions uninsured, particularly in rural areas with limited jobs. flag Three Virginia clinics closed shortly after the law’s passage, sparking political debate. flag Democrats warn the cuts threaten patient access, citing 338 rural facilities at risk, while Republicans defend the $50 billion fund as a significant investment to offset impacts. flag The program’s grants will be awarded based on state applications, with funding distributed through federal agencies to support local health needs.

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