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flag The Trump admin allocates $10B to states for rural healthcare, tying funds to policy compliance and performance.

flag In order to increase rural healthcare access and stability, the Trump administration started a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which will give states $10 billion in 2026. flag Texas received the largest share at $281.3 million, while other states received between $147 million and $281 million. flag The remaining funds are allocated according to state policy initiatives related to the administration's "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, hospital financial health, and rural population. flag States must implement certain policies, like SNAP food restrictions and nutrition education, in order to receive up to $12 billion. flag The program's detractors claim it is insufficient to offset $1.2 trillion in Medicaid cuts, which could result in the closure of hundreds of rural hospitals. flag Officials highlight the investment as a lifeline for struggling rural health systems, and states must meet performance benchmarks to keep funding.

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