Trump Administration Announces $120 Million to Expand Maternal and Infant Health Services, Increase Primary Care Access and Grow the Healthcare Workforce Across Indiana

Rural health Share Trump Administration Announces $120 Million to Expand Maternal and Infant Health Services, Increase Primary Care Access and Grow the Healthcare Workforce Across Indiana This federal investment will help reduce barriers to primary and behavioral care, strengthen the rural health workforce, and improve access to healthcare services across Indiana The Trump Administration announced today that a $120 million investment is being delivered to strengthen rural health and expand access to high-quality care for Hoosiers through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). These investments will support locally driven solutions across eight regions of the state including removing barriers to technology, transportation, and health education. They will provide nutritional support and counseling with community-specific pilot programs that will address the impact food and nutrition have on health and healthcare. This funding will also help address prevention and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. This investment will strengthen maternal and infant health services, expand access to primary and behavioral health care, and provide critical mental health and crisis response resources. It will also help build the next generation of the rural health workforce through expanded recruitment, training and retention efforts, while creating a coordinated transportation network to help patients get to the care they need. “President Trump understands that every American deserves high-quality healthcare, no matter where they live,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We are putting resources directly into rural communities to strengthen the health workforce, modernize infrastructure, expand access, and bring care closer to home. We are giving states the flexibility to build solutions around the people they serve, while demanding accountability for results. That is how we strengthen rural health, improve the lives of patients and families, and Make America Healthy Again.” “President Trump made a historic commitment to rural America, and these investments are turning that commitment into better care for patients in communities across Indiana,” said Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. “This is what rural health transformation should look like: federal investment that is putting patients first, driving lasting improvements and expanding healthcare for the hardworking Americans who call these communities home.” Today’s investment was made possible through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act—passed by Republicans in Congress and unanimously opposed by Democrats—delivering a historic $50 billion investment to help states transform the way healthcare is delivered in America. “This funding is a major step forward in our commitment to making health care affordable and accessible for all Hoosiers,” Gov. Mike Braun said. “It’s an important stride toward creating a more sustainable and connected network in rural Indiana.” “I am excited to see this investment by CMS in health care infrastructure and technology for our rural communities. Indiana’s rural counties play an essential role in supporting our economy and feeding the nation, yet they face unique health care challenges. CMS’s Rural Health Transformation Program will support Indiana’s Grow Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) regional grants and improve the health of Hoosiers,” said Sen. Todd Young. “Thank you to Administrator Oz and CMS for prioritizing the health of Hoosiers. This significant Rural Health Transformation Program investment will expand access and modernize care in rural Indiana,” said Sen. Jim Banks. "Every single Democrat voted against driving $50 billion to rural communities through the Rural Health Transformation Program," Rep. Rudy Yakym said. "President Trump and Republicans delivered anyway. And now $120 million is coming home to Indiana to strengthen our rural health workforce and bring care closer to the Hoosiers who need it." "I'm proud to have voted for the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, bringing Rural Health Transformation Program funds to Indiana. In recent years, our hardworking rural communities have seen their local hospitals understaffed, cutting services, and even closing outright. I'm pleased that the federally funded GROW Regional Grants let Hoosiers allocate resources to their own communities, ensuring each one gets the tailored help it needs," said Rep. Marlin Stutzman. "Hoosiers deserve timely, high-quality healthcare regardless of where they live,” said Rep. James Baird. "I am pleased to see funding awarded through the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand access to essential services across rural Indiana. These investments will strengthen the abilities of local providers and help modernize healthcare in our rural communities.” “Rural communities across our country desperately need better access to quality medical care. I ap