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Pennsylvania’s new budget allocates $50.1B to support rural hospitals facing financial strain and potential closures.
Pennsylvania’s $50.1 billion state budget, signed by Gov.
Josh Shapiro, provides $7.9 million for critical access hospitals and $10.6 million for obstetric and neonatal services, along with $10 million in one-time payments to rural hospitals eligible for a $25.1 million federal match.
An additional $13.5 million supports financially distressed hospitals, helping offset expected federal Medicaid cuts that could reduce reimbursements from 71 to 64 cents on the dollar.
With nearly 730,000 Medicaid recipients in rural areas and about 39% of rural hospitals already operating at a loss, health advocates warn of rising closures.
The state is seeking $200 million annually from a new $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program to address workforce shortages and modernize care.
El nuevo presupuesto de Pensilvania asigna $50.1B para apoyar a los hospitales rurales que enfrentan dificultades financieras y posibles cierres.