Rural Health Transformation Program Lacks Public Transparency Requirements, Advocates Say
Source Summary
The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program requires states to submit progress reports to the federal government, but states are not mandated to publicly disclose these reports or related information. Advocacy groups are calling for greater transparency in the program's implementation and outcomes.
Why it matters
Public transparency of federal health program implementation enables accountability and allows stakeholders to assess how $50 billion in rural health investments are being deployed.
