Alabama's rural hospitals confront financial challenges due to federal Medicaid funding freeze and expiring health insurance subsidies threatening coverage for 100,000 residents.

September 2025 data shows stabilizing hospital margins with increasing patient volumes. Site-neutral payment policies and AI-driven documentation shifts impact reimbursement and operations.

MedPAC's 2024 report finds stability in Medicare hospitals with rising service use and improved finances. Proposes $1B for hospitals serving more low-income patients and supports site-neutral payment expansion.

NYU Langone Health and other hospitals sue HHS over Medicare DSH funding changes that reduce federal support for low-income patient care, challenging retroactive rule application and regulatory process.

Massachusetts allocates $17M+ to hospitals including Berkshire Medical Center to offset federal Medicaid funding cuts and support uninsured care.

Millions of Texans risk losing ACA tax credits, increasing uninsured rates and uncompensated care costs, amid federal budget changes affecting health insurance affordability.

Proposed Medicaid cuts in HR 1 pose financial challenges to Oregon rural hospitals and healthcare providers, potentially reducing coverage and increasing private insurance premiums.

New MedPAC analysis finds increased Medicare Advantage enrollment has no significant negative effect on hospital profit margins, challenging claims from hospital groups.

Maryland’s $2.7B Medicaid funding cuts tighten eligibility and reduce access to primary and specialty care, impacting long-term care and rural health providers.

Urban hospitals are increasingly using Medicare's dual classification to claim rural benefits, impacting funding for truly rural hospitals and raising policy concerns.