In an effort to improve healthcare access and equity, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, authorized under Public Law 119-21, Section 71401 (also known as the One Big Beautiful Act). With $50 billion in funding allocated over five years (2026–2030), the RHT Program marks a historic investment in strengthening rural healthcare delivery and infrastructure.   Program Overview Each fiscal year, $10 billion will be...

On December 18, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest round of GME cap increase awardees under two key initiatives (Section 126 and Section 4122) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 133). These awards represent important progress in expanding Medicare-supported residency training opportunities in alignment with national workforce needs.   Section 126 Cap Increase: Round 4 Results Section 126 makes 1,000 additional Medicare-funded Graduate Medical...

On August 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Final 2026 IPPS Rules. Along with the Final 2026 IPPS...