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Federal Control Over Rural Health Fund Tightens
The federal government is wielding tight control over the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, backed by the threat of clawbacks. This program is led by Mehmet Oz at CMS and has states rolling out their plans.
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KFF Health News
Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, framed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program as “bold, creative plans” led by states. But as states have started to roll out their plans, federal officials control where and how the money is spent.
2026-06-16 09:00 UTC