The Trump administration is launching a $50 billion initiative, the Rural Health Transformation Program, to strengthen rural healthcare, with payments to all 50 states starting in 2026. This funding aims to modernize facilities and services in underserved areas. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated the goal is to ensure equal access to quality care for over 60 million rural Americans. However, concerns have been raised about potential reductions in Medicaid spending that could affect overall healthcare access.