In total, it could lead to 16 million Americans losing their health coverage and nearly 40,000 in the third congressional district. This bill has far reaching implications for hospitals, providers and patients statewide. With the cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care act coverage, the amount of uncompensated care will skyrocket, meaning health care costs will increase for everyone. If our health centers and hospitals cannot keep their doors open, our communities will lose access to care. And that is just what Republicans passed in the House of Representatives. (07:50–08:02)
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Asserts that cuts to Medicaid and ACA will increase uncompensated care and health care costs.
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