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Rural Hospitals Brace for Fallout From Medicaid Cuts
By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton Rural hospital associations, medical insurance companies and doctors warn the recent cuts to Medicaid will roil rural communities. It’s been less than three weeks since Congress passed…
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Crisis in the heartland: Rural hospitals face closure under Medicaid cuts
By Christian M. Wade More than 60 million Americans get their health care from rural hospitals, which in many states can be the lifeblood of a community. They are not…
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Medicaid Cuts: Are You Protected in Your State?
Recent federal changes, often referred to as the “One Big Stunning Bill,” propose notable adjustments to Medicaid funding and eligibility. While some individuals covered by state healthcare programs may not…
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Think You’re Safe From Medicaid Cuts? Your State Health Care Program May Not Be
By Jordyn Bradley Some Medicaid recipients think cuts to the program under the "One Big Beautiful Bill" won't impact them. They could be wrong. Federal rules govern Medicaid programs, which…
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207 community hospital presidents and CEOs to know | 2025
By Anna Falvey Community hospitals play a vital role in closing healthcare access gaps, and the CEOs who lead them are committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective care tailored to the…
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‘Draconian’ cuts: What Trump’s megabill means for Oklahoma hospitals and Medicaid recipients
By Jillian Zynomirski Oklahoma health care leaders estimate state hospitals will see $6.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursement cuts as funding reductions made to the program through President Donald Trump's “One…
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Could Trump Bill Put Mercy Watonga at Risk?
By Bennett Geister In a letter dated June 12, U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-Massachusetts) expressing his and other's concerns that cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act would cause…
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Rural Oklahoma doctor says 80% of his patients are on SoonerCare
By Abigail Franklin OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Congress approved President Trump's spending bill, passing on a mostly party-line vote of 218-214. Inside the bill are huge tax cuts first enacted…
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Oklahoma healthcare officials warn of rural hospital closures amid pending Medicaid cuts
Oklahoma healthcare leaders warn of devastating impacts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on state hospitals. Fears of closures loom with no contingency plan. Last Friday, as part of…
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‘They would potentially die’: Hospital CEO, advocate slam Big Beautiful Bill’s impact for Oklahomans
By Samson Tamijani TULSA, Okla. — Ahead of the U.S. House vote on President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", a top Oklahoma hospital official and Tulsa-based maternity care advocate slammed its…
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Trump’s Medicaid Cuts: Oklahoma Doctors Express Concern
Oklahoma City, OK – A proposed federal bill is raising concerns about potential cuts to Oklahoma’s Medicaid program, known as SoonerCare. The bill, which recently passed the Senate, includes provisions…
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Oklahoma healthcare leaders sound the alarm about “Big Beautiful Bill”
By Mecca Thompson OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passed the Senate Tuesday and is heading back to the House for a final vote. The legislation…
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U.S. Senate passes bill, sparking concerns over Oklahoma rural healthcare cuts
By Lauren Henry A major federal bill known as the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' passed the U.S. Senate today. Some say it could have significant consequences for rural healthcare across…
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Oklahoma legislature passes law intended to protect 340B drug program
By Jeff Elkins The 340B Nondiscrimination Act was passed after a veto override – The law prevents insurers from reimbursing 340B entities at lower rates. – Drugmakers and national lobby...
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