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Mississippi's Governor Awarded More than $104 Million to Improve Rural Healthcare. Where's It Going?
The awards fund 167 projects, with about two-thirds going to hospitals and affiliated clinics, officials and an analysis by Mississippi Today said.
- On September 14, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced $104 million in federal rural health grants, with analysis revealing a small number of large hospital systems received a significant portion of the initial funding.
- These grants are part of a nearly $206 million allocation from the national $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, designed to blunt the impact of federal spending cuts on rural hospitals facing significant reductions by 2028.
- Memorial Health System, based in Gulfport, received more than $15 million for 12 projects, while a south central consortium secured more than $13 million. Together, these recipients accounted for over a quarter of $104 million in grants.
- Mississippi Hospital Association President Richard Roberson noted disparities in funding allocation, while questions arose regarding potential conflicts of interest as clinics led by Mississippi Board of Health members, including Dr. Lucius Lampton, received awards exceeding $2 million.
- Officials will soon announce awardees for $16.8 million in workforce grants and $14 million for mental health units. However, advocates warn these federal funds expire in five years and will not expand health insurance access for struggling Mississippians.
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Mississippi’s governor awarded more than $104 million to improve rural healthcare. Where’s it going? – WTOP News
A handful of recipients accounted for a substantial share of the first round of federal awards to boost rural health in Mississippi, according to an analysis of funding conducted by Mississippi Today. Memorial Health System, based in Gulfport, received the largest share of funds — more than $15 million for 12 projects, while a consortium...
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Mississippi’s governor awarded more than $104 million to improve rural healthcare. Where’s it going?
A handful of recipients accounted for a substantial share of the first round of federal awards to boost rural health in Mississippi, according to an analysis of funding conducted by Mississippi Today.
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