The US government’s $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program is touted as the largest-ever investment in rural healthcare, but it leaves federally recognized tribes with limited opportunities for funding. Tribal governments can only apply through states, and even then, they are not guaranteed to receive support. Some states have included Native American communities in their proposals, but the initiative’s reach varies greatly depending on the state. With significant disparities in health outcomes and access to care among Native Americans, the program’s lack of direct funding for tribes is a concern.
Source: https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/native-american-tribes-rural-health-transformation-program