More than $216 million awarded to North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program
NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded North Carolina a more than $216 million in continued Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP) funding.
That includes the initial $100 million CMS awarded all states last month and brings the total amount funded for North Carolina to more than $429 million since April 2026.
NCRHTP aims to improve health in rural communities, help people get better care, and maintain rural health services.
With the first round of funding, North Carolina is investing in proven programs while building the local and regional partnerships needed for lasting change.
“Every North Carolinian should have access to affordable, high-quality health care close to where they live,” said Governor Josh Stein. “We will continue to make the most of every dollar we receive through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen health care in communities across the state.”
The federal government created the Rural Health Transformation Program to help states improve health care in rural communities.
States can use the funding to improve technology, strengthen the health care workforce, and develop new ways to provide care.
In the first year, North Carolina was awarded more than $213 million. The federal program will provide funding for five years, with future funding based in part on state progress and federal funding decisions.
Information about funding opportunities for NCRHTP can be found on their website.
