Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund

TL;DR

Rural health centers like Open Door Community Health Centers fear they will not receive funds from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program.
The program, intended to help rural healthcare, may see funds diverted to large corporations focused on technology upgrades and cybersecurity.
Federal regulations emphasize digital health investments, with a cap on direct provider payments and tight deadlines for states to obligate funds.
Large coalitions of companies, including technology and government contractors, are offering services to states to meet program requirements.
Critics worry that smaller clinics and community providers will be overlooked in favor of larger entities, potentially impacting care for low-income and rural populations.

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