Maryland’s Medicaid Cuts Challenge Access to Primary Care and Long-Term Support
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.
Trump-Era Policies Drive Rising ACA Marketplace Premiums, Burden Rural Residents
Analysis shows Trump-era policies and tax credit expirations will significantly raise ACA marketplace premiums, disproportionately impacting rural residents in 32 states.
U.S. Health Insurance Premiums Rise as Tax Credits Decline, Impacting Rural Markets
Explore how rising U.S. private health insurance premiums and declining tax credits will increase costs in the individual market, with rural Americans facing disproportionate challenges in 2025-2026.
Urban Hospitals Exploit Medicare Dual Classification to Access Rural Benefits
Urban hospitals are increasingly using Medicare's dual classification to claim rural benefits, impacting funding for truly rural hospitals and raising policy concerns.
Medicaid Cuts Fuel Decline of Rural Obstetrics Services Endangering Maternal Care Access
Medicaid funding cuts are driving closures of rural hospital obstetrics services, increasing travel distances and risks for maternal care. Explore how financial pressures and policy changes impact prenatal and delivery care access nationwide.
Wyoming Faces Medicaid Cuts and Increased Insurance Costs After BUBBA Act
Wyoming faces Medicaid cuts and rising insurance costs following BUBBA Act passage, threatening rural healthcare and increasing uninsured rates. Analysis details economic and healthcare system impacts.
Rural Health Fund Faces Distribution Challenges Amid Hospital Classification Issues
States to apply September for $50B Rural Health Fund amid Medicare cuts; concerns over urban hospitals dual-classified as rural impacting fund allocation.
Medicaid Cuts Threaten U.S. Healthcare Jobs and Rural Economies
Medicaid cuts could reduce U.S. economic output by $183 billion and cost 408,000 jobs by 2034, with severe impacts on rural hospitals and healthcare access.
Minnesota Medicaid Cuts Under New Law Impact Eligibility and Healthcare Funding
Minnesota's new law introduces phased Medicaid cuts affecting eligibility, healthcare funding, and rural hospitals, with significant administrative and enrollment impacts.
Virginia Hospitals Face Billions in Medicaid Cuts Impacting Funding and Jobs
Virginia hospitals are facing billions in Medicaid funding cuts due to federal legislation, threatening hospital finances, rural healthcare, and thousands of jobs. Explore the impacts on Virginia's healthcare system and policy responses.