Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) -The State of New Mexico will receive $211 million in federal money as part of a nationwide program to improve healthcare in rural communities.
The money is part of a five year $50 billion initiative, Rural Health Transformation Program, to improve access, quality and additional services for those who live in rural communities. The money will also be used for workforce recruitment and training initiatives, assistance for rural hospitals and clinics,
The state’s application is for $1 billion over the five year period.
