Medical Economics February 13, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Proposed Medicaid cuts could severely impact patient access, particularly for vulnerable populations, by limiting enrollment, reducing benefits, and lowering provider reimbursements.
- Physician organizations stress that Medicaid is essential for millions, including low-income individuals, children, and those with mental health issues, across diverse communities.
- Reduced Medicaid funding may force physicians to limit Medicaid patients, leading to longer wait times, fewer care options, and increased strain on safety-net providers.
- The coalition urges lawmakers to prioritize Medicaid preservation, emphasizing its importance for patient care and the sustainability of the healthcare infrastructure.
Several leading physician groups issued a statement in support of the Medicaid program amid proposals to implement budget cuts, structural changes.
In a statement released today, a coalition...
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