The federal government is investing $25 million to help rural Michigan healthcare providers modernize technology, expand telehealth services, and improve high-speed internet connectivity across the state.
The Rural Health Transformation program announced the funding Friday, which will support rural health systems through technology upgrades, improved data exchange and connectivity, expanded telehealth services, remote patient monitoring, and technology-driven care coordination.
More than $16 million of the investment will enable rural healthcare providers to upgrade technology and digital systems, allowing doctors and patients to connect more easily. The remaining $9 million will support expanding high-speed internet access in rural regions of the state to deliver healthcare services such as telehealth to underserved communities.
The investments were supported through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which Congress passed earlier this year.
“Access to quality healthcare shouldn’t depend on whether you live in a big city or a rural community,” said Rep. Jack Bergman. “President Trump made a commitment to rural America, and this $25 million investment is putting that commitment into action by helping modernize our healthcare system, expand access, and bring better care closer to home. I’ll continue working with the Trump Administration to make sure Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have the resources they need to keep our rural communities strong.”
The funding represents a significant step toward bridging the healthcare gap between urban and rural areas, where limited broadband infrastructure and outdated technology systems have historically hindered access to quality care and specialist services. Find more information about the Rural Health Transformation Program here.
