POLITICSMay 22 · 17:19 UTCSTAT NEWSTara Bannow

STAT+: Congress slashed Medicaid funding to providers. The Trump administration wants to cut even further

Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025, which will gradually reduce Medicaid reimbursement rates for hospitals and providers starting in 2028, bringing them closer to Medicare rates. The Trump administration has indicated it plans to implement even deeper cuts beyond what Congress mandated, signaling potential conflict with healthcare provider groups.

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