R.I. officials to focus on rural health care with $156M grant

Jacquelyn Voghel

12/31/2025

EIGHTEEN Rhode Island communities that have been designated as "rural" will share in a $156 million federal grant over five years to improve access to health care in those areas. PBN FILE PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

PROVIDENCE – State officials will target health care improvements in Rhode Island’s 18 designated rural communities through a $156 million grant. The award, announced Tuesday by Gov. Daniel J. McKee, will roll out over the course of five years under a $50 billion “Rural Health Transformation Program” administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

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