Kentucky receives $212 million in federal funding to boost rural healthcare

Rural healthcare is getting a big boost, after the Commonwealth of Kentucky has been awarded $212 million for investment purposes.

According to a news release from United States Senator Mitch McConnell’s Office, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services will receive funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was authorized by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. That federal funding will be directed toward rural hospitals and used in a variety of ways.

This federal program was established to help implement structural reforms to failing rural healthcare systems in place of prior temporary patches. The main goals of the program include sustainable access to care, workforce development, innovative care and innovation in technology to promote healthy lifestyles for Americans.

Senator McConnell says, “This significant investment in healthcare is a major win for Kentucky’s rural hospitals and providers. I was proud to help secure the Rural Health Transformation fund in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that Congress passed earlier this year. This legislation helped strengthen safety nets for Kentuckians most in need and works toward a more sustainable and innovative healthcare system in rural areas throughout our country and the Commonwealth.”