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WA hospitals face $6B threat from Medicaid cuts
Washington hospitals could lose $6 billion by 2033 due to federal Medicaid cuts under HR 1, according to a new report.
In brief
Washington hospitals could lose $6 billion by 2033 due to federal Medicaid cuts under HR 1, according to a new report. Washington hospitals face a $5.8 billion shortfall by 2033 from HR 1 Medicaid cuts, risking clinic closures and longer ER wait times. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
New report warns of $6B shortfall
Washington hospitals face a nearly $6 billion hole over seven years due to federal Medicaid cuts under HR 1.
HR 1 cuts impact healthcare access
The report details how Medicaid losses from uncompensated care strain hospital finances, likely causing clinic closures and longer ER wait times.
Cantwell urges reversal of HR 1 cuts
Sen. Maria Cantwell called for reversing or rolling back HR 1 cuts, warning hospitals will have to make difficult financial decisions.
“This is a price we’re all going to pay because of ballooning access to care”
Hospitals lose $5.8B by 2033
Hospitals are projected to lose $5.8 billion by 2033 due to HR 1 losses, with community clinics facing up to $118 million by 2027.
Apple Health coverage shifts
The first Medicaid changes took effect in October, shifting eligibility and pushing 11,000 lawful immigrants off Apple Health coverage.
HealthPoint clinic patients at risk
HealthPoint reports 1,600 patients will lose Apple Health coverage in October, with up to 10,000 patients affected next year.
Hospitals face financial strain
Hospitals like Jefferson Healthcare could lose $6 million to $8 million in revenue, with rural areas hit hardest by Medicaid cuts.
What it means
Washington hospitals face a $5.8 billion shortfall by 2033 from HR 1 Medicaid cuts, risking clinic closures and longer ER wait times.
