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The Health Resources and Services Administration yesterday  $16 million in fiscal year 2016 rural health grants to build sustainable telehealth programs and networks in medically underserved areas; improve care for populations with high rates of chronic conditions; and research to improve access to health care and population health. The , administered by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, will support 60 rural communities in 32 states, the agency said. In addition, eight states in the Delta region will receive $10 million in FY 2016 grants to reduce chronic diseases that disproportionately affect the region, HRSA . The funds will support collaborative efforts among health care providers to use an evidence-based model to address diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, stroke and behavioral health.