# CMS Funds Rural Texas Health Programs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a **$51 million** federal investment on September 28, 2026, to support 68 rural hospital districts and authorities across Texas through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This funding targets community-based chronic disease prevention, wellness, and nutrition initiatives focusing on diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, and obesity. The program also aims to modernize rural healthcare infrastructure and expand access to care in underserved areas.

- This investment represents a significant procurement opportunity for healthcare service providers and contractors specializing in rural health program implementation, chronic disease management, and healthcare infrastructure modernization.
- Procurement professionals should note the focus on nutrition and wellness programs, which may require partnerships with specialized vendors in community health education and preventive care.
- The involvement of multiple rural hospital districts indicates potential for multiple contract awards or cooperative agreements, emphasizing the need for scalable and adaptable service delivery models.
- Organizations serving Texas rural healthcare markets can leverage this funding to expand their footprint and align offerings with federal priorities in chronic disease prevention and rural health transformation.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- State of Texas

### Key Quotes
> This is what rural health transformation should look like: federal investment that is putting patients first, driving lasting improvements and expanding healthcare for the hardworking Americans who call these communities home.
> — Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

> This $51 million will aid 68 rural hospital districts and authorities with prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs that keep Texans healthy and strong.
> — Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

### Sources
- [Trump Administration Announces $51 Million for Rural Texas Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Programs | CMS](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/trump-administration-announces-51-million-rural-texas-nutrition-chronic-disease-prevention-programs) - CMS