The Tennessean : Repealing these laws can improve healthcare access in TN
February 04, 2026 |
By
EMILY AMIN, JAIMIE CAVANAUGH
Congress's new Rural Healthcare Transformation (RHT) Program promises $50 billion to areas in danger of losing local hospitals. But the money isn't guaranteed, as states must apply for a grant. Each application is scored not only by need but also on whether the state enforces anticompetitive laws in healthcare. Chief among these bad policies are ce ...