Congress rural healthcare fund mostly missing rural Nebraska hospitals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 23:45 · Archive

Less than 20% of Nebraska's $218 million in federal rural healthcare funding has reached rural hospitals.

Congress set aside $50 billion to shield rural health providers from Medicaid cuts over the next decade. Nebraska received $218 million of that funding, but analysis shows less than 20% has gone to rural hospitals, with much going to big cities and out-of-state contractors instead. State leaders argue more money will eventually reach rural areas. Garden County's only hospital, which filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy in August, was denied a grant application for $828,231.

How it is being reported

• Congress gave Nebraska millions for rural healthcare. Most isn’t getting to rural hospitals.Much of the $218 million Nebraska has received to soften the blow of looming Medicaid cuts has gone to big cities and out-of-state contractors. DHHS leaders argue more money will make its way to rural areas.WOWT · 4 Nov, 23:19
• Congress gave Nebraska millions for rural healthcare. Most isn’t getting to rural hospitals.Much of the $218 million Nebraska has received to soften the blow of looming Medicaid cuts has gone to big cities and out-of-state contractors. DHHS leaders argue more money will make its way to rural areas.1011Now · 4 Nov, 23:19

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