Feb. 12, 2026

Krista Drobac of Health Policy Futures Lab on the Rural Health Transformation Program

Krista Drobac of Health Policy Futures Lab on the Rural Health Transformation Program
Krista Drobac of Health Policy Futures Lab on the Rural Health Transformation Program
Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Krista Drobac of Health Policy Futures Lab on the Rural Health Transformation Program

In this episode, Krista Drobac, Co Founder of Health Policy Futures Lab, explains how the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program is reshaping support for rural hospitals through state led investments in workforce, technology, infrastructure, and new care models. She outlines key program components, timelines, and what hospital leaders should expect as funding and implementation accelerate.