Texas Hospitals, Clinics Spared the Worst of GOP Medicaid Cuts. An Expected Rise in the Uninsured Rate Could Change That.

Texas hospitals, clinics spared the worst of GOP Medicaid cuts. An expected rise in the uninsured rate could change that.

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Edison Wu, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2025 “Texas hospitals, clinics spared the worst of GOP Medicaid cuts. An expected rise in the uninsured rate could change that.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tr…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune

Texas’ already-strained health care system is bracing for deeper challenges when federal Affordable Care Act and Medicaid cuts go into effect as soon as next year, bringing fears of hospital closures, longer wait times and negative health outcomes.

Texas hospitals, clinics spared the worst of GOP Medicaid cuts. An ex…

Texas clinics, in particular, are worried about their ability to meet patient needs once people begin losing insurance under changes from Republicans’ recent megabill.