Rural Health

KFF Health News covers the health issues facing people who live in America’s rural reaches.

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Tracking State Rural Health Transformation Plans

KFF Health News is working to collect and post approved plans as more states respond to emails and public records requests for their documents.

July 27, 2026

Tracking State Rural Health Transformation Plans

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A Lifesaving Flight, With A Price Tag Of $56,000

Big, sparsely populated states such as Montana are dependent on air ambulances to get people to specialized medical care. But those lifesaving flights can be hugely expensive and not covered by insurance.

By Corin Cates-Carney, Montana Public Radio

Jan. 21, 2016
Small Coastal California Town Fights To Keep Hospital Afloat

Tourists love the Mendocino coast for its redwoods, surf and charm. But the battle to keep one town's only hospital afloat is pitting hospital administrators and doctors against each other.

By April Dembosky, KQED

Nov. 23, 2015
Texas Strives To Lure Mental Health Providers To Rural Counties

Over a hundred counties in Texas don't have a mental health worker, affecting about 3 million Texans. A new loan repayment program may not be enough to recruit them to rural areas.

By Lauren Silverman, KERA

Sept. 3, 2015
Rural Hospitals Team Up To Survive

Dozens of rural hospitals have closed in recent years, prompting others to form alliances.

By Michael Ollove, Stateline

Aug. 19, 2015