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Uncertainty Looms for Minnesota Hospitals Over Medicaid Funding

10/14/2025

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Minnesota hospitals face uncertainty securing federal funds for Medicaid patients due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The plan aimed to generate $1 billion annually by leveraging federal dollars, but regulations may hinder it.
Hennepin Healthcare, a key safety-net hospital, opted out to protect its Medicaid reimbursement strategy.
Critics say provider taxes exploit loopholes, while hospitals face rising costs and await Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance.

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Minnesota hospitals face uncertainty securing federal funds for Medicaid patients due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The plan aimed to generate $1 billion annually by leveraging federal dollars, but regulations may hinder it.
Hennepin Healthcare, a key safety-net hospital, opted out to protect its Medicaid reimbursement strategy.
Critics say provider taxes exploit loopholes, while hospitals face rising costs and await Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance.