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Proposed Medicaid cuts in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could cost rural communities an estimated $137 billion, putting critical clinics at risk. While a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Grant targets infrastructure, it doesn’t cover the daily costs needed to keep clinics running. Health experts urge Congress to act by creating a $3 billion Value and Innovation Fund to help stabilize community health centers and preserve access to care.

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Rural health clinics: Federal grants can't make up for Medicaid cuts Rural hospitals and community clinics across California are bracing for a major loss of federal funding over the next few years and say new Rural Health Transformation Grants will do little to offset it. The nonprofit Advocates for Community Health estimates that Medicaid changes in the Republican ....

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May 1, 2026 | Dean's Diary May 1, 2026 May 1, 2026Dean's Diary - Medical College of GeorgiaAlumni Weekend 2026, Billy Lanier, Boadie Dunlop, Elizabeth Gray, Ellen LeMosy, Janelle McGill, John Cinicola, Natasha Savage, Satish RaoDavid C. Hess, MD Dear Medical College of Georgia Friends, Alumni Weekend brings almost 100 member...

This May, we're celebrating National Physical Fitness & Sports Month by encouraging everyone in our community to find a fun way to get active. Join in and start sharing resources to inspire people to : https://odphp.health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/move-your-way-community-resources/national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month

Oconee Valley Healthcare proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new Madison location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 20. Community members, local leaders, and partners gathered together to welcome expanded access to care in Morgan County. This new site is led by nurse practitioner Nathan Wade, whose presence helps strengthen OVH's mission of providing high-quality and cost-effective care to the entire community.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the opening of our new Madison Office! We are so thankful for such a supportive community.

MedLink Georgia has opened the new Rabun Health Campus in Clayton, transforming the historic former Clayburne Manufacturing building into a 31,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art medical facility.

Located at 811 Highway 441, the campus expands access to adult primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, women’s health, podiatry, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, medication-assisted recovery, onsite imaging, and an in-house 340B pharmacy.

This $15 million investment preserves a meaningful local landmark while strengthening rural healthcare access, creating 26 new jobs, and generating an estimated $10.44 million in annual economic impact for Rabun County and the surrounding region.

President Donald Trump’s proposed 2027 budget would cut HHS funding by about 12.5%, including $16 billion in overall reductions and $5 billion from NIH, with several institutes slated for elimination. The proposal also renews funding for the Administration for a Healthy America, an office previously announced but not approved by Congress.

https://thehill.com/newsletters/health-care/5815799-trump-requests-16-billion-cuts-hhs/

Trump requests nearly $16 billion in cuts at HHS Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story  Trump requests nearly $16 billion in cuts at HHS  In its 2027 fiscal reques…

Massachusetts Community Health Center CEO is urging lawmakers to protect the 340B program, calling it essential to affordable medications, critical health services, and access to care for underserved communities—warning that any weakening of the program would have serious consequences for patients, providers, and community health outcomes.

https://itemlive.com/2026/04/13/lynn-ceo-urges-state-house-to-protect-340b/

Lynn CEO urges State House to protect 340B LYNN– At a recent State House briefing hosted by the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, healthcare leaders gathered to discuss the future of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, a critical funding stream for community health providers. Among them was Brenda Rodriguez, CEO of Lynn Community Hea...

https://healthyfuturega.org/2026/04/01/legislative-update-week-11/

Legislative Update: Week 11 – Georgians for a Healthy Future The Georgia Senate’s FY27 budget proposal reshapes health care funding with major IDD waiver expansion, Medicaid rate changes, and cuts to rural health and workforce investments.

https://emanuelcountylive.com/stories/usda-awards-grant-to-east-georgia-healthcare-center-to-expand-rural-access-to-healthcare,179721

USDA awards grant to East Georgia Healthcare Center to expand rural access to healthcare - Emanuel County Live U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Georgia State Director Joyce White today announced the agency is awarding $379,048 through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant (DLT) Program …

https://georgiarecorder.com/2026/03/30/bill-creating-standards-for-community-health-workers-in-georgia-has-stalled/

Bill creating standards for community health workers in Georgia has stalled • Georgia Recorder A plan to strengthen health access in rural and underserved communities in Georgia through community health workers is on life support in the Georgia Legislature. The legislation, House Bill 291, has passed the House and an amended version passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee last w...