Advisory Board March 18, 2025
According to a new report from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, potential cuts to Medicaid could lead to an $80 billion decrease in healthcare revenue, including a $32 billion decline in hospital revenue in 2026.
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How potential Medicaid cuts could impact healthcare
Currently, 40 states and the District of Columbia have expanded Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act, which has helped millions of low-income adults gain access to health insurance. In states that have expanded Medicaid, the federal government pays for 90% of the healthcare costs for Medicaid enrollees.
Last month, the House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that called for the...