Eight states are diverting 10% of rural health funds to technology companies, sparking debate. The Rural Tech Catalyst Fund (RTCF) channels a portion of the Rural Health Transformation Fund to support tech startups aiming to address rural healthcare challenges. This structural shift introduces innovation funding at the possible expense of traditional rural health services. Montana’s geography and rural culture could potentially influence the challenge of integrating tech solutions without diminishing essential local healthcare access. Rural Health Transformation Funds Go to Tech Companies for InnovationsBy Liz Carey, The Daily Yonder