Medicaid Cuts Threaten Hundreds of U.S. Hospitals
#HealthcareCrisis #MedicaidCutsOver 400 U.S. hospitals risk closure or service cuts due to impending Medicaid reductions, a report warns. This threatens care for 6.6 million patients, disproportionately impacts underserved communities, and could leave millions uninsured. read more
Activist and Recipients Brace for Potential Medicaid Cuts Under Trump
#MedicaidCuts #ActivismMary Beth Cochran, an activist, stands in front of the US Capitol to protest proposed Medicaid cuts by the GOP to fund $4.5tn in tax cuts and immigration crackdowns. Medicaid recipients express concern about losing critical support. read more
GOP Budget Plan Sparks Controversy Over Medicaid Cuts and Savings
#USpolitics #MedicaidCutsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans passed a budget plan to fund Trump tax cuts, aiming to save billions by cutting Medicaid. Trump and Johnson assure Medicaid won't be touched, but GOP faces division over finding savings, possibly through work requirements. read more
GOP Speaker Faces Challenges Passing Budget with Medicaid Cuts
#USpolitics #MedicaidCutsSpeaker Mike Johnson is working hard to rally Republicans behind Trump's budget bill, facing opposition over Medicaid cuts and the debt limit raise. Absences from some Democrats could provide a narrow majority for the bill, while GOP senators are also divided. read more
Congress Considers Ending Medicaid Expansion, Impact Projected Across States
#MedicaidCuts #HealthcareImpactMany Americans may lose Medicaid coverage due to proposed Republican cuts, potentially affecting states like Oregon, Virginia, and others. Impacting over 72 million people, this move could lead to a 25% decrease in federal spending and excludes 20 million individuals. read more
Bannon warns Trump, Musk of backlash over Medicaid cuts
#SteveBannon #MedicaidCutsSteve Bannon warns Trump and Musk about Medicaid cuts, cautioning against hasty decisions as many MAGA supporters rely on the program. He acknowledges the deficit but advises against severe cuts, especially with considerable Medicaid reliance among Trump's base. read more
Trump Advisers Consider Cuts to Welfare Programs for Tax Cuts
#MedicaidCuts #TaxCutsExtensionDonald Trump and his advisers are considering cuts to Medicaid and welfare programs to cover costs of extending the 2017 tax cuts, sparking concerns about affecting millions of Americans. read more