截止12月31日,各乡村州从联邦基金中寻求50B美元,用于改善农村医疗保健。 Rural states seek $50B in federal funds to improve rural healthcare by Dec. 31.

包括北达科塔州、堪萨斯州和南达科塔州在内的各州正在准备通过农村保健改革方案申请最高500亿美元的联邦资金,截止日期为11月5日。 States including North Dakota, Kansas, and South Dakota are preparing applications for up to $50 billion in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, with a Nov. 5 deadline. 该方案是十年预算法的一部分,旨在改善农村医疗保健、劳动力发展、行为卫生和基础设施。 The program, part of a 10-year budget law, aims to improve rural healthcare access, workforce development, behavioral health, and infrastructure. 北达科他州每年寻求高达1亿美元的资金,并考虑改变政策,例如限制SNAP购买糖味零食,以促进其应用。 North Dakota is seeking up to $100 million annually and considering policy changes like restricting SNAP purchases of sugary snacks to boost its application. 堪萨斯州正在组成州联盟 以制定提案 并计划举行公众会议 Kansas is forming a state alliance to develop its proposal, with public meetings planned. 南达科他州主办了一次首脑会议,重点讨论远程保健创新和农村护理挑战。 South Dakota hosted a summit highlighting telehealth innovations and rural care challenges. 医疗保健和医疗援助服务中心将在12月31日前宣布颁奖。 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will announce awards by Dec. 31.