BALDWIN, WIS. (WEAU) -The significant cuts for Medicaid are reality after President Trump’s “big and beautiful bill” has been passed. Patients and hospitals will have this effect.
Eilidh Pederson, the CEO of Western Wisconsin Health, said, “As a rural facility, we are very concerned about the influence of ‘big and beautiful bills’ and how it will affect the entire hospital and patient.
17%of the patient population of Western Wisconsin Health is insured through Medicaid. In the labor and delivery department, it increases to almost 25%.
“These are the most needed patients.” They are our most vulnerable patients. They are struggling with transportation costs and are having difficulty paying medical expenses. But patients are accused of protecting and serving. “
In the hospital system, especially rural areas, cuts should be prepared and planned.
Kathleen Findlay, an employee of Western Wisconsin Health, said, “The heart of medicine and souls help people take care of people and help as health as possible.” Honestly, as a supplier, I don’t want to think about finances. I want to think about providing the best treatment. “
But providing the best treatment can also mean losing money in the process.
“We are safe at Western Wisconsin Health. We will be here to continue to treat patients.” As a result of the financing, there is a threat that the rural facility will be closed. Considering the proximity to the other states, we are worried about what it means for patients in our region, given the proximity with other states. When the hospital gets closer, it will affect us. “
But regardless of the threat of losing funds, the priority of hospitals such as Western Wisconsin Health remains the same. Service and help people need.
Findlay said, “We will continue to give the gap even if we have the difficulties of the organization.
If Pederson is concerned about the impact of this cut, please contact the primary medical provider. If you don’t have a primary medical doctor or a home medical facility, it’s a good idea to build a relevant relationship.
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