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.
Federal Medicaid Cuts Threaten Oregon Healthcare Access and Provider Stability
Nearly $1 trillion in federal Medicaid cuts over nine years threaten Oregon's health coverage, impacting hospitals and rural access, with significant premium increases on ACA plans expected.
Ohio Hospitals Face Mixed Financial Impact from New Federal Medicaid Law
Analysis of Ohio hospitals' financial outlook under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reveals temporary rural hospital funding amid deeper Medicaid cuts, increasing uninsured numbers and operational risks.
HRRMC Board Addresses Medicaid Funding Cuts and Financial Policy Updates Amid OBBBA Impact
HRRMC Board discusses financial impacts of OBBBA Medicaid funding cuts, adoption of CORA policy, and rural hospital funding outlook under new federal regulations.