Buckeye Reporter

Ohio rural health systems have expressed their appreciation to Senators Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno for their role in securing $1.3 billion in funding for the state’s rural hospitals. The funding was included in a reconciliation bill passed by the Senate on July 1.

In a letter, representatives of Ohio’s rural hospitals stated: “Your leadership and advocacy made a clear difference in steering vital funding toward the facilities that are the backbone of healthcare in our part of the state. Thanks to your efforts, our hospitals will be able to continue providing high-quality care close to home, keep essential services running, and sustain thousands of local jobs—for years to come.”

Senators Husted and Moreno commented on the legislation, saying: “The One Big Beautiful Bill includes robust funding for rural hospitals, and we are proud to have secured $1.3 billion for these facilities across Ohio. We are committed to ensuring that rural hospitals in Ohio are able to provide high-quality health care in communities throughout our state, and this bill does just that.”

The new federal support aims to help maintain essential healthcare services and employment opportunities across Ohio’s rural areas.