States in tug-of-war over $50B health fund as Medicaid support shrinks
States are engaged in a competitive scramble for a $50 billion federal fund designed to enhance rural health, as looming Medicaid cuts spark urgency. Amid this, tech startups join the fray, offering innovative solutions to preserve healthcare standards. State policymakers and rural communities strive to control allocations, ensure equity, and safeguard services, intensifying a national debate over effective fund usage and healthcare innovation.