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Senate Democrats Warn: Medicaid Cuts Endanger 338 Rural Hospitals

6/14/2025

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Senate Democrats raised alarms over proposed federal Medicaid cuts that threaten the survival of 338 rural hospitals nationwide, risking financial ruin and a surge in uninsured individuals. In Minnesota alone, officials project a staggering $500 million annual loss in Medicaid funding, impacting up to 253,000 residents. The Senate is now deliberating the contentious "Big Beautiful Bill."

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Senate Democrats raised alarms over proposed federal Medicaid cuts that threaten the survival of 338 rural hospitals nationwide, risking financial ruin and a surge in uninsured individuals. In Minnesota alone, officials project a staggering $500 million annual loss in Medicaid funding, impacting up to 253,000 residents. The Senate is now deliberating the contentious "Big Beautiful Bill."