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Augusta Health Closes Clinics Amid Controversial Tax Bill Cuts

9/10/2025

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Augusta Health will close three Virginia clinics, attributing the decision to the Trump/MAGA One Big Beautiful Bill.
Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner condemned the tax bill for causing clinic closures and diminishing healthcare access.
The bill's Medicaid cuts are projected to result in a $40 million revenue loss for Augusta Health.
Patients will face longer travel distances for care, raising access concerns, particularly for those without transportation.
Augusta Health plans to redirect patients to other facilities and introduce a Mobile Clinic for ongoing care.

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Story summary

Augusta Health will close three Virginia clinics, attributing the decision to the Trump/MAGA One Big Beautiful Bill.
Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner condemned the tax bill for causing clinic closures and diminishing healthcare access.
The bill's Medicaid cuts are projected to result in a $40 million revenue loss for Augusta Health.
Patients will face longer travel distances for care, raising access concerns, particularly for those without transportation.
Augusta Health plans to redirect patients to other facilities and introduce a Mobile Clinic for ongoing care.