HB772

Establish the Rural Health Transformation Program

Introduced·3/24/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program in Ohio to improve health services in rural areas.

The bill establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program in Ohio to enhance health services in rural areas. The program will be overseen by the Department of Health, which will allocate funds to qualified entities such as hospitals, health care providers, and rural health facilities. These entities must use the funds to promote collaboration between rural freestanding birthing centers and rural hospitals for maternity services. The program will be funded by the Rural Health Transformation Fund, which receives money from the federal government.

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History

Mar 25

House

Referred to committee: Finance

Mar 24

House

Introduced