I was accused by my Republican colleagues of fear mongering, yet I was amplifying the fears they had. And lo and behold, weeks after visiting some of these providers, Three rural providers closed their door, citing the Big Ugly law's Medicaid cuts. A Farmville hospital announced the closure of its labor and delivery unit, citing a reduction in federal care. We need to do more for our rural communities and providing care, not less. (01:10–01:16)
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Asserts that three rural healthcare providers closed due to Medicaid cuts from the Big Ugly law.
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