联邦政府批准了1.948亿美元用于北达科他州农村保健方案,这是500亿美元倡议的一部分,旨在增加农村获得保健服务的机会并解决劳动力短缺问题。 The federal government approved $194.8 million for North Dakota’s rural health program, part of a $50 billion initiative to boost rural healthcare access and address workforce shortages.

联邦政府批准了北达科他州为500亿美元农村保健改革方案第一年提出的1.998亿美元申请中的1.948亿美元,为赠款申请扫清了道路。 The federal government has approved $194.8 million of North Dakota’s $199 million request for the first year of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, clearing the way for grant applications. 该方案是预算调节法案的一部分,旨在抵消农村各州的医疗补助资金损失,并保证各州至少5亿美元。 The program, part of a budget reconciliation bill, aims to offset Medicaid funding losses for rural states and guarantees each state at least $500 million. 北达科他州将利用这些资金扩大农村获得保健的机会,解决劳动力短缺问题,投资于保健技术,并提倡健康的生活方式。 North Dakota will use the funds to expand rural health access, address workforce shortages, invest in health technology, and promote healthy lifestyles. 国家必须在2026年10月前承诺资金,并在一年内使用。 The state must commit the funds by October 2026 and spend them within a year. 预计赠款机会将很快开放,所有供资细节均可在HHS网站查阅。 Grant opportunities are expected to open soon, with all funding details available on the HHS website.