A recent analysis from the Urban Institute paints a concerning picture: if proposed Medicaid cuts move forward, millions of Americans may be affected, and hospitals could face significant financial strain.
Key findings include:
- Projected Coverage Loss: If block grants or per-capita caps are implemented (as suggested in some federal proposals), an estimated 16.9 million people could lose Medicaid coverage over a 10-year period.
- Provider Strain: Hospitals could experience revenue losses of nearly $167 billion over that same period, forcing difficult decisions about staffing, services, and care quality.
- State-by-State Variation: The impact wouldn’t be uniform. States that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act may feel the effects most sharply, with higher uninsured rates and potential increases in uncompensated care.
These findings highlight the importance of thoughtful policy decisions when it comes to funding one of the country’s most critical healthcare safety nets.
Original reporting and analysis by Becker’s Hospital Review.
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