Senate Republicans debate Medicaid cuts amid industry concerns and rural impacts
TL;DR
Senate Republicans are considering adding a provision to President Trump's tax bill that would significantly cut federal Medicaid funding for new beneficiaries in states that expanded Medicaid under the ACA, potentially impacting hospitals and state budgets, though the proposal faces obstacles and is no longer under active consideration according to some senators.
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