The Rural Health Fund Fallacy: A Gaping Hole in Trump's Promises The announcement of $50 billion in new health funding for rural America came as a welcome relief to many advocates.
However, upon closer inspection, it appears this promised lifeline may not extend to areas most in need. North Carolina's Martin County is a prime example.
The only hospital has been closed for years, despite the dire situation, and the new funding package does not include any provisions specifically targeting reviving shuttered hospitals or supporting rural healthcare infrastructure.