The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) seeks public feedback about how to improve rural healthcare in Idaho through the new Rural Health Transformation Program, created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The Rural Health Transformation Program provides $10 billion annually across states for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to transform healthcare in rural communities and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Funds may be used to promote innovation, strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and workforce investment.
States must apply for funding, and proposals must meet specified criteria.
DHW invites input from rural health care providers, hospitals, clinics, community organizations, payers, workforce entities, universities, Tribal Nations, associations, local governments, and the public to guide Idaho’s application for funding.
Idaho is largely rural, so this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference for our citizens and communities.
Provide your input by Sept. 30 via this online survey.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is dedicated to strengthening the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov.
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