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Advocates pressure GOP over Medicaid cuts


Published on 2025-03-27 10:22:31 - Politico
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  • Patient advocacy groups and health care workers are ramping up pressure on Republican lawmakers to steer clear of massive cuts to Medicaid that GOP leadership is proposing.

The article from Politico Pulse discusses the ongoing pressure from health care advocates on Republican lawmakers to reconsider proposed Medicaid cuts. As part of the broader debate over federal spending, GOP members are considering significant reductions to Medicaid, which could impact millions of low-income Americans. Advocates argue that these cuts would undermine health care access for vulnerable populations, potentially leading to worse health outcomes and increased emergency room visits. The article highlights the tension between fiscal conservatives pushing for budget cuts and health care advocates who stress the importance of Medicaid for providing essential health services. Additionally, there's mention of a strategic push by these advocates to influence public opinion and sway moderate Republicans, especially in light of upcoming elections where health care could be a pivotal issue.

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[ https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2025/03/27/advocates-pressure-gop-over-medicaid-cuts-00251897 ]