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HHS Provides $398 Million to Small Rural Hospitals for COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation
Today, thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provided $398 million in funding through the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) to 1,540 small rural hospitals for COVID-19 testing and mitigation.
“The Biden Administration recognizes the important role that small rural hospitals have in closing the equity gap and ensuring that rural Americans can protect themselves and their communities from COVID-19,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Today’s funding will help small rural hospitals continue to serve their communities in this critical role by expanding their COVID-19 testing capacity and mitigation efforts.”
State Offices of Rural Health, which work with small rural hospitals to implement quality and operational improvement efforts, will receive the funding announced today to distribute to eligible small rural hospitals in their state. Small rural hospitals—those with fewer than 50 beds and Critical Access Hospitals—are key health care access points and trusted community resources. Hospitals will use the funds to maintain or increase COVID-19 testing, expand access to testing for rural residents, and tailor mitigation efforts to reflect the needs of local communities.
“Our state-based SHIP grantees are important partners in helping to support small rural hospitals,” said HRSA Acting Administrator Diana Espinosa. “HRSA is committed to mitigating the spread of the virus in rural areas by supporting and empowering local providers to tailor their responses to COVID-19 to what works for their communities.”
Learn more about the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program.
Read more about HRSA’s coronavirus response in rural communities.
Find more information about HRSA’s rural programs in the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.
Support for Rural COVID-19 Response Efforts
| State | American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding for Rural COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Alabama |
$10,335,040 to 40 small rural hospitals in Alabama for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Alaska |
$4,134,016 to 16 small rural hospitals in Alaska for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Arizona |
$4,134,016 to 16 small rural hospitals in Arizona for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Arkansas |
$9,043,160 to 35 small rural hospitals in Arkansas for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| California |
$11,885,296 to 46 small rural hospitals in California for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Colorado |
$8,268,032 to 32 small rural hospitals in Colorado for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Connecticut |
No data available. |
| Delaware |
No data available. |
| District of Columbia |
No data available. |
| Florida |
$3,617,264 to 14 small rural hospitals in Florida for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Georgia |
$13,435,552 to 52 small rural hospitals in Georgia for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Hawaii |
$2,583,760 to 10 small rural hospitals in Hawaii for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Idaho |
$5,942,648 to 23 small rural hospitals in Idaho for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Illinois |
$15,760,936 to 61 small rural hospitals in Illinois for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Indiana |
$10,335,040 to 40 small rural hospitals in Indiana for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Iowa |
$17,569,568 to 68 small rural hospitals in Iowa for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Kansas |
$23,512,216 to 91 small rural hospitals in Kansas for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Kentucky |
$12,143,672 to 47 small rural hospitals in Kentucky for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Louisiana |
$10,335,040 to 40 small rural hospitals in Louisiana for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Maine |
$4,650,768 to 18 small rural hospitals in Maine for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Maryland |
$258,376 to one small rural hospital in Maryland for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Massachusetts |
$1,550,256 to six small rural hospitals in Massachusetts for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Michigan |
$13,177,176 to 51 small rural hospitals in Michigan for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Minnesota |
$19,636,576 to 76 small rural hospitals in Minnesota for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Mississippi |
$12,918,800 to 50 small rural hospitals in Mississippi for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Missouri |
$8,268,032 to 32 small rural hospitals in Missouri for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Montana |
$11,626,920 to 45 small rural hospitals in Montana for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Nebraska |
$9,301,536 to 36 small rural hospitals in Nebraska for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Nevada |
$3,358,888 to 13 small rural hospitals in Nevada for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| New Hampshire |
$3,100,512 to 12 small rural hospitals in New Hampshire for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| New Jersey |
No data available. |
| New Mexico |
$3,100,512 to 12 small rural hospitals in New Mexico for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| New York |
$5,684,272 to 22 small rural hospitals in New York for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| North Carolina |
$4,909,144 to 19 small rural hospitals in North Carolina for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| North Dakota |
$6,717,776 to 26 small rural hospitals in North Dakota for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Ohio |
$8,268,032 to 32 small rural hospitals in Ohio for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Oklahoma |
$9,043,160 to 35 small rural hospitals in Oklahoma for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Oregon |
$8,268,032 to 32 small rural hospitals in Oregon for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Pennsylvania |
$6,459,400 to 25 small rural hospitals in Pennsylvania for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Rhode Island |
No data available. |
| South Carolina |
$2,842,136 to 11 small rural hospitals in South Carolina for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| South Dakota |
$8,784,784 to 34 small rural hospitals in South Dakota for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Tennessee |
$5,425,896 to 21 small rural hospitals in Tennessee for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Texas |
$29,713,240 to 115 small rural hospitals in Texas for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Utah |
$4,392,392 to 17 small rural hospitals in Utah for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Vermont |
$2,067,008 to eight small rural hospitals in Vermont for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Virginia |
$5,167,520 to 20 small rural hospitals in Virginia for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Washington |
$11,626,920 to 45 small rural hospitals in Washington for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| West Virginia |
$5,425,896 to 21 small rural hospitals in West Virginia for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Wisconsin |
$14,469,056 to 56 small rural hospitals in Wisconsin for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
| Wyoming |
$4,650,768 to 18 small rural hospitals in Wyoming for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. |
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