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Texas Hospitals Struggle with Noncitizen Care Costs Amid Uninsured Crisis

4/24/2025

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Texas hospitals are grappling with the financial burden of treating tens of thousands of noncitizen patients, racking up millions in costs since November. Governor Greg Abbott's new executive order requires tracking immigration status, while critics highlight that the real issue lies in the high uninsured rates affecting nearly 5 million Texans, leading to widespread uncompensated care.

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Texas hospitals are grappling with the financial burden of treating tens of thousands of noncitizen patients, racking up millions in costs since November. Governor Greg Abbott's new executive order requires tracking immigration status, while critics highlight that the real issue lies in the high uninsured rates affecting nearly 5 million Texans, leading to widespread uncompensated care.