Officials say Medicaid expansion repeal would increase costs, have ‘detrimental’ effect on rural hospitals

Officials say Medicaid expansion repeal would increase costs, have ‘detrimental’ effect on rural hospitals

Karole Honas addresses the panel during the Saturday community forum. | Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com CHUBBUCK – A group of concerned citizens gathered to hear from a variety of experts and elected leaders about what a potential repeal of Medicaid expansion would mean for the Gem State. Around 80 people gathered at Chubbuck City Hall Saturday morning for the Pocatello/Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Legislative Council’s community forum, “Protect…