Fierce Healthcare (9/24, Muoio ) reports that on Tuesday, HHS “unveiled $74.5 million of new grant awards to support substance use disorder, maternal and hospital care services in rural areas.” Most “of the money – $53.7 million over four years by way of HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration – will be doled out to 18 organizations in 14 states working to improve access to treatment and recovery services for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder, the administration said.” That funding “will build upon or create new access points for treatment in collaboration with the local behavioral health workforce and social services.”
Related Links:
— “Biden admin awards $75M to address rural care pain points,”Dave Muoio, Fierce Healthcare, September 24, 2024