Rural Health Funds: Native Tribes Fight for Fair Access

The Trump administrations $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, the largest investment in U.S. rural healthcare, overlooks Native American tribes, many of whom need better healthcare access. States can apply for funds but arent required to consider tribal needs. Some states propose setting aside funds for tribes, but tribal governments arent directly eligible. Tribal leaders worry about varying program reach, impacting over 7 million Native Americans with lower life expectancy and poorer health outcomes. States like Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Arizona held tribal consultations, while others didnt. Tribal representatives can provide input in some states, but larger tribes may have an advantage in applying for subgrants. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.