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Trump's Tax Bill Threatens Health Care for 1.5 Million

7/4/2025

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President Trump's newly passed tax and spending bill poses a grave threat to New York's health care system. By limiting provider taxes, it risks stripping health insurance from 1.5 million residents. With an anticipated $8 billion funding cut, hospitals may struggle, leading to longer emergency room wait times and jeopardizing patient care.

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Story summary

President Trump's newly passed tax and spending bill poses a grave threat to New York's health care system. By limiting provider taxes, it risks stripping health insurance from 1.5 million residents. With an anticipated $8 billion funding cut, hospitals may struggle, leading to longer emergency room wait times and jeopardizing patient care.