DHS Applies for $1 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand Access to High Quality Health Services in Rural Wisconsin

DHS Applies for $1 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand Access to High Quality Health Services in Rural Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted its application for $1 billion as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Since August, more than 200 partners have provided feedback to shape Wisconsin’s application. The application is the first step toward connecting partners in rural communities to promote equitable, efficient, and sustainable health systems throughout Wisconsin. “Ensuring Wisconsinites have access to affordable health care is a top priority for me and my…

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November 3, 2025

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