Rural hospitals are under continuous strain from financial pressures, workforce shortages, and access challenges. However, the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) —a new federal initiative — is designed to help stabilize and transform rural healthcare delivery. Check out how states are utilizing RHTP funding and what these choices mean for rural stability and access.

• Learn | Rural health transformation funds: Where they're really going
• Plan | Defining what it means to be a best-in-class rural health system
• Listen | Radio Advisory episode: The government shutdown, and what rural executives need to know before Nov. 5
• Explore | Making waves in rural health: Lessons from Sanford Health CEO Bill Gassen

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