A severe shortage of cancer care providers in rural Georgia has prompted a legislative committee to propose new strategies. Chief among them are increased funding for mobile screening units and expanded student loan forgiveness for doctors, aiming to bring critical care to underserved communities.

The federal government is delivering a historic US$50 billion program aimed at strengthening rural healthcare across all 50 states. Officials are calling it one of the largest investments ever directed at underserved communities, ensuring that each state receives dedicated resources to enhance medical services.