Connecticut Awarded $50 Million To Optimize Care Delivery & Improve Rural Hospital Infrastructure

Connecticut was awarded $50 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to support rural health care access. The funding is intended to help four rural hospital systems modernize facilities, expand services, and maintain health care infrastructure. The state’s plan focuses on aligning hospital services with community needs and improving local access to care. The funding builds on more than $7 million previously announced for prevention and physical activity programs in rural Connecticut.

The $50 million is part of Connecticut’s fiscal year 2026 RHTP funding. The state plans to use program funding to support prevention and chronic . . .