HHS funding new rural workforce programs to the tune of $20M

Healthcare IT News: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $20 million in grants to help healthcare organizations in 21 states create new rural residency programs.

The funding, disbursed through the Health Resources and Services Administration via its Rural Residency Planning and Development Program grants, will help these states launch new residency programs over the next three years while achieving accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

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