FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D.C. – Proposed language in the Senate Finance Committee’s budget reconciliation bill would add $443.4 billion to hospitals’ uncompensated care costs over the next 10 years, according to an analysis from America’s Essential Hospitals. More than two-thirds of the added costs come from cuts in payments for benefits provided to eligible Medicaid beneficiaries, which increase hospitals’ Medicaid shortfall.
The proposed Medicaid policy changes would increase hospital uncompensated care costs by at least $84.0 billion in 2034, which is $41.7 billion more than the amount projected under the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), according to the analysis.
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America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health and access to health care. We support our more than 350 members with advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. Communities depend on essential hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health, and other services. Supported by Essential Hospitals Institute, the association’s research and education arm, essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value.
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James Swann
Director of Communications
jswann@essentialhospitals.org
202.585.0102
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