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In 2025, Virginia and West Virginia seek federal funds to tackle rural healthcare crises, but experts say the aid won’t offset long-term Medicaid cuts.
In 2025, multiple states including Virginia and West Virginia have applied for federal Rural Health Transformation Funding, seeking up to $50 billion over ten years to address rural healthcare crises like doctor shortages, hospital closures, and high rates of chronic disease and opioid overdoses.
Virginia’s application, backed by progress in reducing maternal mortality and fatal overdoses, focuses on technology, workforce training, and health access.
West Virginia’s plan emphasizes telehealth and recruitment but faces challenges due to projected $1 billion annual federal healthcare funding losses from Medicaid cuts.
While the program offers temporary relief, experts warn it won’t offset $137 billion in long-term Medicaid reductions, calling it insufficient for sustainable rural healthcare improvement.
Final decisions by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are expected by year’s end.
En 2025, Virginia y West Virginia buscan fondos federales para abordar las crisis de atención médica rural, pero los expertos dicen que la ayuda no compensará los recortes a largo plazo de Medicaid.