OBBB Rural Health Fund Gives RFK Jr. Leverage To Push MAHA Policies

Distributing the GOP megabill’s rural health fund will depend on a variety of metrics that will vary from year-to-year and are not easily quantifiable, like calculating a state’s progress toward policies aligned with the so-called MAHA movement, according to HHS’ notice of funding opportunity, a detailed document that some experts say outlines a subjective grading system for states seeking rural relief.