Policy to Deployment: Navigating the Rural Health Transformation Program

America spends nearly $5 trillion annually on healthcare, yet rural hospitals and clinics continue to close their doors. Workforce shortages, technology gaps, and fragile margins are leaving 66 million rural residents with fewer options and widening health inequities

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocates $50 billion for states to redesign rural care delivery. But accessing these dollars requires clear, evidence-based plans that demonstrate impact, efficiency, and alignment with CMS priorities. 

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Commure is the AI platform powering rural transformation at scale and is uniquely positioned to help health systems:

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• Build rural health strategies aligned with RHTP requirements
• Deploy AI-driven tools to reduce workforce strain, streamline revenue, and expand access
• Demonstrate measurable outcomes: lower documentation burden, improved provider satisfaction, and better patient experience

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This report serves as a practical guide, clarifying the legislation’s impact and highlighting actionable pathways where technology can help achieve program goals and deliver measurable outcomes to health systems.