WASHINGTON — The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) announced the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services will receive $199 million in initial funding for its Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP).
North Dakota Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven say the funding is a commitment from the Trump Administration.
“Rural hospitals are essential to the health and economic stability of their communities,” said Cramer. “The creation of this fund reflects a clear commitment by the Trump administration to prioritize rural healthcare and protect access to care where it is needed most. I look forward to this money getting to North Dakota and providing the support it was designed to deliver.”
North Dakota’s approved application includes a five-year plan to strengthen and stabilize its rural workforce, bring high quality health care closer to home, and confront immediate threats to rural health while building lasting sustainability.
“This nearly $200 million award is a tremendous step toward implementing North Dakota’s plan for creating a more accessible and robust health care system for our rural communities,” said Hoeven.
The state is expected to receive a total of $500 million over five years.
