Source: FARM FUTURES, 2/7/18

California Rep. Doug LaMalfa and Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos have introduced a bill to designate a Rural Health Liaison at USDA. “Rural hospitals are a critical lifeline in rural America, both in terms of our economy and maintaining access to care,” said LaMalfa, a Republican. “USDA already offers grants to help smaller hospitals address health disparities, such as expanding telemedicine and combatting the ongoing opioid crisis. 

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