Lawmakers press HHS on reimbursement model and how cash‑strapped rural hospitals will pay upfront costs Legislators warned the Rural Health Transformation grant is a reimbursement program that may require providers to spend upfront; HHS said it is negotiating options with CMS, including state purchase models, phasing and other mechanisms to address cash‑flow and vendor readiness risks.

Lawmakers are raising alarms about how cash-strapped rural hospitals can manage upfront costs in the HHS reimbursement program, prompting urgent discussions on sustainable solutions.

Click to read more!

#ND #CitizenPortal #FinancialSustainability #HealthcareAccess #NorthDakotaRuralHealth