AMA President Bobby Mukkamala: Healthcare Funding Cuts Can Widen Disparity Gaps
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical Association, underscores the detrimental effects of recent funding cuts to Medicaid and CHIP, particularly in vulnerable communities like Flint, Michigan. This situation heightens healthcare disparities, potentially leading to worsened health outcomes as low-income patients risk losing access to essential preventive services and timely care. Mukkamala cautions that if these cuts persist, manageable health issues could escalate into serious or life-threatening conditions due to delayed treatment. The AMA is actively campaigning for legislation to reverse these funding reductions to safeguard healthcare access and quality for affected populations.
