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Alabama Invests $144M in Rural Health | Birmingham News

Alabama Invests $144M in Rural Health | Birmingham News

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Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey just unveiled a historic $144 million grant initiative to revolutionize rural healthcare across the state, targeting all 67 counties with a bold plan to boost access, quality, and outcomes. The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program kicks off with 11 major initiatives focused on workforce development, mental health, practice improvements, and digital infrastructure like EHRs and cybersecurity. Backed by over $203 million in federal funding, this is just Phase One — with more grants promised as the program expands. With overwhelming interest from providers and agencies, this marks a major step toward lasting, systemic change in how Alabamians — especially those in underserved rural communities — receive care.

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