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Healthcare Leaders Warn: $880 Billion Medicaid Cuts Threaten Care

2/26/2025

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AAMC President David J. Skorton and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed raised alarms over a staggering $880 billion in proposed Medicaid cuts. They fear these drastic reductions could jeopardize patient care and destabilize healthcare providers. The AAMC calls on Congress to prioritize healthcare investment and uphold federal commitments to safeguard access to care for all.

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AAMC President David J. Skorton and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed raised alarms over a staggering $880 billion in proposed Medicaid cuts. They fear these drastic reductions could jeopardize patient care and destabilize healthcare providers. The AAMC calls on Congress to prioritize healthcare investment and uphold federal commitments to safeguard access to care for all.