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Texas health officials are moving to secure a share of a $50 billion federal grant program to stabilize and expand rural healthcare services.

76 rural Texas hospitals are reportedly at risk of closing, driven by declining populations, rising costs, and low reimbursement levels.

The state plans to submit its application by November 5th for funds that will target care for uninsured, young, old, and pregnant/postpartum residents.

AUSTIN - On Monday, the state health commission discussed how federal funds could be used to address the growing problem of shrinking healthcare.

76 rural Texas hospitals face closure

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According to a watchdog group, 76 rural hospitals in Texas are at risk of closing. Reasons for closing range from shrinking populations, declining r

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