Federal Policy · OH
Ohio University Receives $10M from CMS Rural Health Transformation Fund
Ohio University will receive $10 million as the first award from CMS's Rural Health Transformation Program, designed to offset congressional Medicaid cuts. The Athens-based institution was selected from Ohio's allocation under the federal initiative. The program represents CMS's response to budget reductions affecting rural health infrastructure. Timing and specific use requirements for the funds were not detailed in the announcement.
Why it mattersRural health infrastructure funding may affect MCO network adequacy requirements and provider participation in rural counties where Ohio Medicaid managed care plans operate.