Van Orden releases statement on Wisconsin’s receipt of Rural Health fund

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that Wisconsin will receive $203,670,005 through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Beginning in 2026, this funding will support Wisconsin-led efforts to expand access to care, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and keep care local for rural families, seniors, and veterans across the state.  Congressman Derrick Van Orden released a statement applauding the news saying, “Every American citizen should have access to readily available, high-quality, and actually affordable health care. This $203 million investment delivers real support for rural Wisconsin hospitals, clinics, and health care workers.” The Rural Health Transformation Program will distribute $10 billion annually from 2026 through 2030, with funding allocated based on rural need, policy innovation, and the potential to deliver measurable improvements in access and outcomes.