Washington, April 13 -- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks has helped deliver a $209 million investment to strengthen rural hospitals across Southeast Iowa through the new $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)-with Iowa becoming the first state in the nation to access these funds.
This initial investment will help stabilize small-town hospitals, expand access to specialty care, and ensure rural communities are not left behind.
"Access to high-quality healthcare shouldn't depend on your zip code," said Dr. Miller-Meeks. "We are delivering on the promise to keep our rural hospitals open, staffed, and equipped with the best technology available. ...