Patrick Traynor, Health and Human Services Interim Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Patrick Traynor, Health and Human Services Interim Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
North Dakota has submitted an application to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for participation in the Rural Health Transformation Program. The initiative, announced by Governor Kelly Armstrong, proposes an investment of over $500 million across five years to improve health care access, quality, and outcomes in rural areas of the state.
The application details plans to use these funds to address challenges faced by rural communities in accessing medical services. According to Governor Armstrong, "The application outlines how the state will invest more than $500 million over five years to strengthen rural health care by improving access, quality and outcomes for North Dakotans in rural communities."
If approved by CMS, the program is expected to bring significant changes aimed at supporting hospitals and clinics that serve remote populations. The Rural Health Transformation Program is part of a broader effort to ensure that residents in less populated regions have reliable and effective health care options.
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