Feds promised ‘radical transparency’ but are withholding rural health fund applications

KFF Health News – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
By Sarah Jane Tribble and Arielle Zionts

Medication-delivering drones and telehealth at local libraries are among the ideas state leaders revealed in November for spending their share of a $50 billion federal rural health program.

The Trump administration, which has promised “radical transparency,” said in an FAQ that it plans to publish the “project summary” for states that win awards. Following the lead of federal regulators, many states are withholding their complete applications, and some have refused to release any details.

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