During his remarks at the National Rural Health Policy Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan announced President Trump’s new rural health plan’s four main areas of focus: preventing diseases, creating sustainable financing, using technology to improve access, and laying the groundwork for a stronger workforce. Also, the new program will attempt to tackle maternal health and opioid issues. Deputy Secretary Hargan has signaled more details to come explaining the intricacies of the plan.
