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Congress gave Nebraska millions for rural healthcare. State hospital leaders say the money is being squandered.
Much of the $218 million Nebraska received to soften the blow of looming Medicaid cuts has gone to big cities and out-of-state contractors. DHHS leaders argue the money will make its way to rural…
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