Head of NYC Public Hospitals Says Service Cuts Are Likely if Congress Slashes Medicaid

Head of NYC public hospitals says service cuts are likely if Congress slashes Medicaid

The city’s 11 public hospitals and large network of clinics primarily serve low-income patients

Head of NYC public hospitals says service cuts are likely if Congress…

New York City’s public hospital system may have to scale back services — likely starting with specialty care — if Congress passes the federal Medicaid cuts approved by the House this week, according to Dr. Mitchell Katz, president and CEO of NYC Health and Hospitals.The city’s 11 public hospitals and large network of clinics primarily [...]

With House approving Medicaid cuts, hospitals turn to Senate for relief

Health systems have said the House package would leave millions without coverage and could lead to hospital closures. They’re hoping to persuade the Senate to avert the cuts.