Senate Republicans urge caution, oversight for federal Rural Health Transformation program
Sen. Myers, a member of the committee overseeing rural health, told a Republican caucus press conference the federal Rural Health Transformation program could be “a game changer” for Alaska but urged strict oversight, sustainable spending and careful targeting so funds reach remote communities rather than concentrating in population centers.
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Sen. Robert Myers, a member of the committee reviewing Alaska’s Rural Health Transformation program, told reporters the federal initiative “could be a game changer for health care in Alaska if we do it right.” He urged the Legislature to ensure the program funds sustainable, long‑term projects rather than short‑lived pilots that leave the state footing future costs.
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