Federal Policy · MD
Federal Government Awards Maryland $16 Million for Rural Health Workforce
CMS announced more than $16 million in federal funding directed to Maryland for rural healthcare workforce training and retention programs, according to a CMS Newsroom release. The funding is intended to support training and retaining healthcare workers serving rural communities in the state. The release does not specify the funding mechanism, award recipients, or implementation timeline in detail. Rural providers and state health workforce planners in Maryland are the primary stakeholders affected.
Why it mattersRural Maryland providers and state workforce agencies should watch for program details, as new federal workforce funding can ease staffing shortages that affect access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries in underserved areas.