A federal healthcare program from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing states with $50 billion spread out over the next five years to improve access and quality in rural healthcare.

Oklahoma rural health care will expand via a $223.5M federal grant boosting telehealth, clinics and hospitals, though workforce shortages remain a key concern.

We spoke with congressman Derrick Van Orden who emphasized the importance of healthcare funding for western Wisconsin, especially as the region lost access to care when HSHS pulled its services last year.

The West Virginia Department of Health is launching an expansive hiring effort to recruit experienced leaders to oversee and implement the investment in West Virginia’s healthcare infrastructure.