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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved Washington state’s Rural Health Transformation Program plan. CMS offered a budget of about $181 million for year 1 of the program.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Dr. Maida Chen's research and awareness of a novel treatment for spinal muscular atrophy helped change the outlook for Emma. Diagnosed at 8 months old, she was one of the first children to receive the new drug and is now thriving in the third grade. bit.ly/3MXD45I
Emma’s Journey with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
Emma, a third-grader with big plans for her future, received a groundbreaking treatment at just the right time.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM