#Medicaid cuts could spark a "cycle of violence" in the federal-state partnership that funds health care coverage for over 72 million Americans. In the latest episode of Hospitals in Focus, FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn sits down with Matt Salo—Founder and CEO of Salo Health Strategies and founding Executive Director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors—to unpack the real-world implications of these cuts, from reductions in provider taxes to decreases in state-directed payments. Listen here: https://www.fah.org/podcasts/the-high-stakes-of-medicaid-reform-what-budget-cuts-could-mean-for-patients/ (fb)

"Poll after poll shows voters do not want cuts to Medicaid..." As Congress debates what could become the largest cuts to the program in history, FAH Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Charlene MacDonald joined Spectrum News to explain what’s at stake for hospitals, providers, and the communities they serve. #Medicaid isn't just a policy choice, it's a lifeline for millions of Americans. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/national/politics/2025/05/13/house-republicans-marathon-hearings-donald-trump-big-bill (fb)