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Dorchester health officer: county among six chosen for medically tailored‑meals pilot; state rural health funds available
Summary
Dorchester County Health Officer Dr. Scott told the council the county is one of six selected for a medically tailored‑meals pilot (12 frozen meals weekly for six months) tied to a CMS population health fund; Dr. Scott also outlined the Rural Health Transformation Program and cautioned county match and staffing pressures for local health departments.
Dr. Scott, the county health officer, told the Dorchester County Council on May 5 that Maryland and federal programs are directing new funding to rural health initiatives and that Dorchester County is one of six counties chosen for a medically tailored‑meals pilot. The CMS‑linked initiative includes a one‑time state population health improvement fund (described in the presentation as a $25,000,000 adjustment) and two pilot initiatives for 2026: medically tailored meals for high‑risk patients and produce prescriptions.
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