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OBBBA Cuts: Hospitals Face $25 Billion Losses Nationwide

9/19/2025

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may lead to annual losses of up to $25 billion for hospitals due to Medicaid cuts, affecting nationwide care access.
Seattle Children’s Hospital plans to lay off 154 employees due to federal funding cuts related to the OBBBA.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Georgia will close its labor and delivery unit, requiring patients to travel over an hour for care.
Hillsdale Hospital is advocating for rural health amid expected budget cuts, highlighting the need for stable funding.
Experts caution that the OBBBA may not fully mitigate losses for rural hospitals, risking closures or service reductions.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may lead to annual losses of up to $25 billion for hospitals due to Medicaid cuts, affecting nationwide care access.
Seattle Children’s Hospital plans to lay off 154 employees due to federal funding cuts related to the OBBBA.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Georgia will close its labor and delivery unit, requiring patients to travel over an hour for care.
Hillsdale Hospital is advocating for rural health amid expected budget cuts, highlighting the need for stable funding.
Experts caution that the OBBBA may not fully mitigate losses for rural hospitals, risking closures or service reductions.