WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following press release:

The Trump Administration announced today that a $50 million investment is being delivered to improve rural health and expand access to high-quality care for Connecticut residents through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This funding will help four rural hospital systems modernize facilities, expand service capacity, and stabilize essential healthcare infrastructure to better serve rural Connecticut communities.

Connecticut's RHTP strategy focuses on aligning hospital services with community needs, reducing gaps in access, and ensuring rural residents can receive care locally. This investment builds on the Admini...