WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federation of American Hospitals’ (FAH) President and CEO, Chip Kahn, released the following statement after the Senate Finance Committee released their updated portion of the budget reconciliation bill: 

“Thoughtful GOP Senators have sounded the alarm all week, but the Senate Republican leadership returned a hollow response. The Medicaid cuts in the Senate GOP bill deliver a devastating blow to rural communities and will decimate care for millions of Americans.

“The cuts will pull Americans’ federal tax dollars from communities across the nation, slashing funding for patient care and causing a domino effect – that will increase costs and reduce hospital access for families with private insurance, seniors on Medicare, and vulnerable kids and adults alike. Now is the time for Senators to stand up and protect their communities – it’s not too late.”

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