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California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed concern for the privacy of immigrants in his state, following reports that the Trump administration has shared Medicaid data with immigration officials.
Analysts say some working-class Americans who qualify for Medicaid could lose coverage because of churn from more frequent eligibility checks.
Rural hospitals are sounding the alarm over proposed healthcare cuts in President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending package, warning the changes could force them to scale back services or close their doors.
Hospitals, physician groups, and nursing homes across 15 states will receive billions of dollars in extra Medicaid funding this year thanks to federal health care officials signing off on new agreements.
The Trump-backed proposal may reshape Medicaid with block grants, affecting millions of low-income Americans putting healthy lives at risk.
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The Rev. William Barber II, a nationally known civil rights activist from North Carolina, has faced recent arrests for protesting legislation. Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi reports the anti-poverty advocate has challenged proposed cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs, like SNAP.
Louisiana lawmakers pass resolution asking Congress to halt Medicaid cuts and collaborate with states on responsible reform strategies.
This includes 63% of voters in Colorado's hotly contested 8th Congressional District, who said they were less likely to vote for a candidate who votes to cut Medicaid.