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The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for December 19–December 29.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents.  Rural Health Transformation Fund  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under the 2025 reconciliation bill, H.R. 1, to strengthen and modernize health care in rural communities across the country. In 2026, states will receive first-year awards from CMS averaging $200 million within a range of $147 million to $281 million. [...]