Washington files Rural Health Transformation application to CMS, prioritizes rural hospitals, workforce and behavioral health
The state submitted a Rural Health Transformation application to CMS on Nov. 5 as part of the federal program created by HR 1. HCA outlined six initiatives centered on hospital stabilization and payment reform, prevention and community care, tribal investments, technology and data, workforce development, and rural behavioral‑health capacity.
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Evan Klein, special assistant for legislative and policy affairs at the Health Care Authority, told the committee that Washington submitted its application to CMS on the day of the committee meeting and that the application is publicly posted.
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