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CMS announces $2.3 million RHTP funding for Missouri rural healthcare

The Trump Administration announced more than $2.3 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding to Missouri, allocating $1.46 million for workforce recruitment and retention and $879,000 to launch a certified nurse midwife training program. The investment aims to expand childcare support for rural healthcare workers and increase maternal care access across the state.

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CMS press release, October 13, 2026

Trump Administration Announces New Funding to Support Rural Healthcare Workers and Expand Maternal Care Across Missouri

Read the source: Trump Administration Announces New Funding to Support Rural Healthcare Workers and Expand Maternal Care Across Missouri cms.gov

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