Summary
Proposed Medicaid cuts in a new spending bill could seriously impact rural hospitals that are already having a tough time financially. Geoff Bennett discussed the issue with Tim Wolters from Citizens Memorial Hospital in Missouri.
Key Facts
- The proposed domestic spending bill includes cuts to Medicaid.
- Medicaid is a government program that helps pay for healthcare for people with low income.
- Rural hospitals often depend heavily on Medicaid funding to operate.
- Many rural hospitals are already struggling financially.
- The cuts could lead to difficulties for these hospitals to continue providing services.
- Geoff Bennett interviewed Tim Wolters, a hospital reimbursement director, to explore these concerns.
- Citizens Memorial Hospital is located in southwestern Missouri.
