Indiana will receive nearly $207 million in federal funding to support healthcare improvements in rural parts of the state.
The money is part of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program and will fund the first year of a five-year effort called GROW, short for Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being.
According to the state, the funding will be used to expand access to care, strengthen rural hospitals and clinics, improve data sharing, and address workforce shortages in smaller communities.
Governor Mike Braun has directed the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the Indiana Department of Health to oversee the program.
State officials say part of the funding will be distributed directly to rural communities, allowing local leaders to decide how best to address healthcare needs in their areas.
The program is expected to run for five years, with funding awarded annually.
