Jamie Godwin
@jamie_godwin_
Research on hospitals at KFF. Opinions my own.
Are you confused about Medicaid provider taxes? Read this.
We explain how the Senate Finance Committee provision on provider taxes on states that have adopted the ACA expansion would reduce Medicaid spending, and the implications for those states: on.kff.org/3I0KN0h
One of the biggest flashpoints for the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has been its impact on roughly 1800 rural hospitals, which is why Senate Republicans are proposing a new $15 billion rural health fund. However, there are still questions and concerns about the bill 👇 (1/7)
Why are senators looking protect rural hospitals as they consider Medicaid cuts? Many rural hospitals are struggling financially and have benefited from the ACA's Medicaid expansion. Our analysis explains: kff.org/1776e60/