Mississippi has established the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program Office and launched a related website.
The office will coordinate implementation of the state’s rural health plan, align agencies and oversee program administration, according to an April 29 news release from Gov. Tate Reeves’ office.
Mississippi’s plan includes a statewide rural health assessment and initiatives focused on care coordination, workforce development, a statewide health information exchange, telehealth expansion and infrastructure improvements.
The program stems from the five-year, $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program, which is designed to support rural healthcare systems. However, questions remain about how much funding will directly reach hospitals and whether it will offset broader financial pressures on rural providers.
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