ST PAUL, MINN – Minnesota has been awarded $193 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
The funds will cover the first year of the program and will support strategic investments in new technology tools to bring care closer to home for rural residents; improve health outcomes for Minnesotans with or at risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease; and expand the rural health care.
“With rural Minnesota facing unprecedented access and funding challenges, this award comes at a crucial time,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham. “It is an important investment in our rural communities, and we are excited to begin working with our partners to advance access to high-quality care, improve outcomes and ensure sustainable services in Greater Minnesota for years to come.”
The funds come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
