1 week Ago By Mark Robinson
The Tennessee Department of Health has announced a third round of 'Healthcare Resiliency' grants worth over $45.7 million. The grants aim to support rural and underserved communities.
This program started in 2022 and follows two funding rounds, according to the Department of Health.The Rural Healthcare Resiliency Program has awarded grants to 23 projects out of 145 applications. The program focuses on serving rural areas in Tennessee, particularly those in At-Risk or Distressed counties.
It aims to reach all 89 rural counties, with at least two grants going to each of the nine Distressed counties. Commissioner Ralph Alvarado noted, "The interest in the Rural Health Resiliency Program was phenomenal." The funded projects include services like preventative care, substance abuse treatment, and mobile medical care for underserved areas, as reported by the Department of Health.
The Tennessee General Assembly has allocated $50 million through the TennCare Shared Savings program to support healthcare in the state. This funding recycles federal Medicaid savings into state-sponsored healthcare initiatives. Lt.
Gov. Randy McNally stated, "The resilience of our healthcare system is vital to the well-being of communities across Tennessee," underlining the importance of these grants in strengthening healthcare infrastructure. The Tennessee Department of Health is deciding how to allocate the remaining $4.
3 million in grants. More information on the awards and projects is available on the Department of Health website..
