Senate approves competitive-bidding and rural-priority rules for Rural Health Transformation Fund

Mar 24, 2026

Senate passed SB 2477 to require competitive bidding for certain Rural Health Transformation Fund awards, prioritize the most rural areas, and favor direct care providers over intermediaries.

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The Mississippi Senate approved Senate Bill 2477 on the floor, adding guardrails for the Rural Health Transformation Fund that prioritize the most rural areas and direct health-care providers.

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