Dr. Oz discusses rural health funding with Nebraska congressman
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 05:19 · Archive
Dr. Mehmet Oz met U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith in Blair, Nebraska to discuss the state's $218 million rural health allocation.
Dr. Mehmet Oz met with U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair to discuss Nebraska's $218 million allocation through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Established in 2025, the programme is set to provide up to $50 billion to states over five years. Oz and Smith said the funds could help Nebraska hospitals modernise and maintain health care in areas that may lack services.
Leaders with the Nebraska Hospital Association and Nebraska Rural Health Association raised concerns about the programme's effectiveness, saying not enough money goes directly to rural hospitals. They want funding used to update rural hospital equipment and facilities and recruit medical staff. Jed Hansen, Nebraska Rural Health Association Executive Director, said: 'I think if we can look at really focusing in on workforce solutions that drive and help maintain clinics and hospitals, really become a partner within their community.'
Hospital leaders also expressed concern about health care cuts outlined in proposed legislation and questioned whether the rural health programme would be a sufficient replacement. Oz said figures cited by the hospital leaders were inaccurate, saying the legislation addressed a projected increase in Medicaid spending. Hospital leaders also raised concerns about new Medicaid work requirements, with the Nebraska Hospital Association saying the requirements have already left some people without health care. Smith said the requirements are widely supported.
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- In Blair, Dr. Oz talks rural health funding in NebraskaDr. Mehmet Oz met with U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair to discuss Nebraska’s $218 million allocation through the Rural Health Transformation Program.WOWT · 10 Oct, 04:35
- In Blair, Dr. Oz talks rural health funding in NebraskaDr. Mehmet Oz met with U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair to discuss Nebraska’s $218 million allocation through the Rural Health Transformation Program.1011Now · 10 Oct, 04:35
In this story: Dr. Mehmet Oz · Adrian Smith · Jed Hansen · Nebraska Hospital Association · Nebraska Rural Health Association · Memorial Community Hospital · Blair · Nebraska
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