Rural Health
CMS Awards Kansas $222M for First Year of Rural Health Transformation Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced during the week of Jan. 5, 2026, that Kansas will receive $222 million for 2026. The funds represent the first-year allotment for the state under the five-year Rural Health T…
By The Desk - Jordan Leahy·June 5, 2026
The RHT program, created by a federal Reconciliation Bill, directs CMS to work with states to identify challenges for rural health providers and invest in solutions. According to a release from the office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), the funds will be tailored to the state's specific needs and do not require a state match.
The investment is intended to improve outcomes for struggling hospitals, fund new technology, and support rural communities.