Sec. 526.0324. INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall establish an innovation grant program to provide support to rural hospitals, rural hospital districts, and rural hospital authorities that undertake initiatives: (1) to provide access to health care and improve the quality of health care provided to residents of a rural county; (2) that are likely to improve the financial stability of the grant recipient; and (3) that are estimated to become sustainable and be maintained without additional state funding after the award of a grant under this section. (b) In awarding grants under this section, the office shall prioritize initiatives focused on improving health care facilities or services for: (1) women who are pregnant or recently gave birth; (2) individuals under the age of 20; (3) older adults residing in a rural county; or (4) individuals who are uninsured.
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