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California Rural Hospitals Face Closure Amid Federal Budget Cuts

10/6/2025

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Federal budget cuts threaten California's rural hospitals, risking closures.
Glenn Medical Center closed its emergency room, depriving residents of care.
Medi-Cal reimbursement remains inadequate in Inyo and Modoc counties, straining finances.
Massachusetts hospitals, including Berkshire Medical Center, will receive a $17 million grant to offset federal cuts, while Health and Human Services (HHS) advances enforcement and funding to expand access.

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Story summary

Federal budget cuts threaten California's rural hospitals, risking closures.
Glenn Medical Center closed its emergency room, depriving residents of care.
Medi-Cal reimbursement remains inadequate in Inyo and Modoc counties, straining finances.
Massachusetts hospitals, including Berkshire Medical Center, will receive a $17 million grant to offset federal cuts, while Health and Human Services (HHS) advances enforcement and funding to expand access.