Rural hospitals have long faced a difficult balancing act: maintaining access to essential care while navigating staffing shortages, increasing reimbursement complexity, and mounting financial pressures. Now, the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) provides a historic opportunity to invest in long-term sustainability. Through RHTP, CMS is distributing $50 billion over five years, including $10 billion annually from 2026 through 2030, to strengthen rural healthcare systems through workforce support, technology modernization, improved access, and innovative care models. How should revenue cycle be considered in light of the RHTP? Read the full article here.
