Hospitals Brace for $31.9 Billion Loss Amid Medicaid Funding Cuts
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Health systems in the U.S. are bracing for possible reductions in Medicaid funding, which could significantly impact financial stability, particularly in vulnerable states. An analysis from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts a potential loss of $31.9 billion in hospital revenue and $6.3 billion in uncompensated care if federal proposals to rollback Medicaid expansion are implemented. Hospital leaders, particularly in at-risk states, emphasize the need for proactive planning to cushion the effect of these potential cuts, with some, like Kyle Fisher, focusing on efficiency and cost management, while others, like Rich Rasmussen, warn of severe staffing impacts and revenue losses totaling billions.
