Governor Tate Reeves has announced that Mississippi has submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program Plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The plan aims to improve healthcare and patient outcomes for residents, strengthen the rural health workforce, and ensure sustainable access to care across the state.
According to Governor Reeves, “The Rural Health Transformation Program is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health of our rural communities. While Mississippi has long faced challenges in delivering access to quality healthcare in rural areas, our plan is designed to address those challenges head-on. We are ready to implement our plan with accountability, transparency, and results-driven oversight.”
Oversight and coordination of the program will be led by the Office of the Governor. The office will work closely with both the Mississippi Department of Health—which includes the State Office of Rural Health—and the Mississippi Division of Medicaid.
The plan consists of six initiatives aimed at benefiting residents throughout Mississippi. The goal is that by 2031, every rural Mississippian will have reliable access to high-quality healthcare services, including both in-person care and telehealth options.
Governor Reeves also expressed appreciation for federal support: “I’d like to thank President Trump, Secretary Kennedy, and Administrator Oz for the opportunity to submit this plan. We are excited to make meaningful and lasting change in the delivery of healthcare throughout Mississippi. I know that together, our plan will make a positive impact on the lives of Mississippians in rural communities across our state.”
