LINCOLN — The Nebraska Hospital Association is urging Congress to reconsider federal Medicaid cuts, warning they could threaten access to healthcare, particularly in rural communities. The cuts, included in a 2025 federal tax and spending law, are projected to reduce Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion over 10 years while tightening eligibility requirements. NHA President and CEO Jeremy Nordquist said rising costs, workforce shortages, and reduced federal funding could further strain Nebraska hospitals and jeopardize their financial stability.

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