WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following press release:

The Trump Administration announced today that a $5.48 million investment is being delivered to strengthen the healthcare workforce across rural communities in Rhode Island through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Rhode Island is committing this funding to 14 Local Education Agencies and schools to expand healthcare-focused Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for students across the state.

Funding will support the development and expansion of healthcare career pathways, helping students gain awareness of, preparation for, and exposure to high-demand fields such as nursing, emergency medical services ...