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California plans $233.6 million for rural health, including telehealth and workforce

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The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation ProgramTaking effect

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HCAI published California's Rural Health Transformation Plan in March 2026 with $233.6 million across three areas: new care models such as e-consults and telehealth, rural workforce pipelines and loan repayment, and cybersecurity and data sharing. Health centers in rural counties could get direct infrastructure support.

The plan addresses the North State, North Coast and Central Valley.

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FQHC Talent. (2026, March 28). California plans $233.6 million for rural health, including telehealth and workforce. Source: HCAI / CSAC. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/california-233m-rural-health-transformation-award