Rural health care providers, hospitals, public health and county health officers are encouraged to comment
CARSON CITY,
NV- The Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) seeks input on what projects the
state should prioritize for its application to receive new federal funds made
available under the One Big
Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
“We are looking forward to finding opportunities to invest
these new federal funds to ensure the sustainability of our rural hospitals and
health care system,” said NV Health Authority Director Stacie Weeks, “while
continuing toward our goal for Nevadans to have access to affordable, reliable health
care.”
Anyone can give their input by answering the
survey at bottom of the NVHA Rural Health Transformation Program webpage. Summarized survey results will be
shared in a virtual community workshop planned for the end of the month.
Public Comments Due to NVHA September 22, 2025
As outlined by a memorandum
from the White House, these funds are intended to transform state rural health
care systems with an emphasis on the rural hospitals and other key access
points for rural communities to health care services.
The OBBBA establishes a $50 billion fund, called the Rural
Health Transformation Program, available by application to states. The
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must review and approve
applications and distribute funds no later than December 31, 2025.
For more information about this grant opportunity and
federal parameters, please visit the NVHA Rural Health Transformation Program webpage.
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