06/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2025 15:50
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement attributable to:
Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH
President and CEO
America's Essential Hospitals
Washington, D.C. - The draconian Medicaid cuts contained in the Senate bill would devastate health care access for millions of Americans and hollow out the vital role essential hospitals play in their communities.
This bill would take away health insurance coverage for millions of beneficiaries, including those who rely on Medicaid for essential and mental health services, and jeopardize the health and economic stability of our communities.
We will continue to work with lawmakers to find positive solutions to sustain and strengthen Medicaid as the bill makes its way back to the House.
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About America's Essential Hospitals
America's Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Since 1981, America's Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health and access to health care. We support our more than 350 members with advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. Communities depend on essential hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health, and other services. Supported by Essential Hospitals Institute, the association's research and education arm, essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value.
Contact: James SwannDirector of Communicationsjswann@essentialhospitals.org202.585.0102