Bipartisan House Letter: A Lifeline for Struggling Hospitals

BUY NOW! The clock is ticking, and the stakes are higher than ever. A bipartisan House letter, led by Reps. Dan Crenshaw, Yvette D. Clarke, Gus M. Bilirakis, and Diana DeGette, has just dropped, urging House leadership to prevent the impending $8 billion cut to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. This is a CRITICAL moment for our healthcare system, and you need to pay attention!

DO THIS! Read the letter. It’s a wake-up call, plain and simple. The letter states, “Cuts of this magnitude would decimate the program, reducing the size of the annual allocation by more than half.” This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about the lives of millions of Americans who rely on these hospitals for care. These cuts would push vulnerable rural and other safety-net hospitals—and the patients they serve—into peril.

STAY AWAY! From the idea that these cuts are just another budget line item. This is about the financial strain on hospitals that are already struggling to keep their doors open. The pandemic has left them with increased expenses per patient, and now they face the prospect of losing a significant portion of their funding. This is a recipe for disaster!

THIS IS A NO-BRAINER! The Medicaid DSH program is a lifeline for hospitals that serve a disproportionate number of low-income patients and the under- and uninsured. Without this funding, these hospitals will be forced to cut back on services, leading to a decrease in the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in rural and underserved areas. This is not just about the hospitals; it’s about the communities they serve.

BOO-YAH! The letter has garnered support from 141 representatives, showing that this is a bipartisan issue. It’s not about politics; it’s about people. These hospitals are the backbone of our healthcare system, and they need our support now more than ever.

DON’T MISS OUT! On the opportunity to make a difference. The letter urges House leadership to prevent these cuts, and it’s up to us to make sure they listen. This is a call to action, and we need to respond with urgency and determination.

THIS COULD BANKRUPT YOUR PORTFOLIO! If you think these cuts won’t affect you, think again. The healthcare industry is a critical part of our economy, and the financial strain on these hospitals could have ripple effects that impact us all. This is not just about the hospitals; it’s about the future of our healthcare system.

YOU NEED TO OWN THIS! The urgency of this situation. The Medicaid DSH program is set to lose $8 billion in funding for fiscal year 2026. This is a CRITICAL moment, and we need to act now to prevent these cuts. The future of our healthcare system depends on it.

WHY WOULD YOU IGNORE THIS OPPORTUNITY? To make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans. The letter is a call to action, and it’s up to us to respond with urgency and determination. This is not just about the hospitals; it’s about the communities they serve. This is a CRITICAL moment, and we need to act now to prevent these cuts. The future of our healthcare system depends on it.