NE LB775

LB775 - Rural Health Transformation Program

• Creates the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural Nebraska communities
• Focuses on supporting rural health innovations, new access points for preventative care, and addressing root causes of diseases
• Aims to strengthen recruitment and retention of healthcare providers in rural areas and improve provider sustainability
• Promotes innovative care models, flexible care arrangements, and adoption of digital health technologies in rural facilities
• Federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will be appropriated to the Department of Health and Human Services (specific amount not yet determined)