Governor Greg Abbott announced yesterday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $44 million in grant funding available to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities. “This grant will strengthen qualifying rural hospitals with the financial assistance they need to support their fellow Texans. HHSC provides grant funding and administers programs for rural hospitals in alignment with the Rural Hospital Services Strategic Plan, which aims to ensure continued access to hospital services for rural Texans. These grants will strengthen long-term stability while expanding access to care and improving health outcomes in rural communities statewide.”Qualified rural hospitals have until February 5 to complete the Rural Health Financial Stabilization Grant form. For more information on the rural hospital grant and other related programs, visit the HHSC Rural Hospital Finance Assistance webpage.