Hospitals across the U.S. are bracing for financial hardship due to federal Medicaid cuts.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts $911 billion from Medicaid over 10 years, potentially increasing the uninsured by 14 million. - MLK Community Hospital in Los Angeles faces an $80-100 million annual shortfall.
- California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are proposing state loan programs to help distressed hospitals. - Some lawmakers question whether loans effectively become grants, while budget constraints complicate funding.
State action may provide temporary relief, but long-term sustainability remains uncertain.