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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Vital Services at Colorado Hospital

3/19/2025

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Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, is on the brink of devastating Medicaid funding cuts, jeopardizing vital services for a community where 36% rely on Medicaid. The hospital's $20.5 million in reimbursements is crucial, and proposed national work requirements could strip millions of their coverage, intensifying the struggle for rural healthcare.

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Story summary

Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, is on the brink of devastating Medicaid funding cuts, jeopardizing vital services for a community where 36% rely on Medicaid. The hospital's $20.5 million in reimbursements is crucial, and proposed national work requirements could strip millions of their coverage, intensifying the struggle for rural healthcare.