A new report warns that over 400 U.S. hospitals could face closure or major service cuts due to proposed Medicaid reductions. Medicaid accounts for roughly one-fifth of hospital spending, making these cuts especially significant. Hospitals have already signaled potential layoffs and reductions in services such as maternity and mental health care. The impact is expected across both urban and rural communities, with Black and Latino patients disproportionately affected. Fewer hospitals could mean longer travel times, overcrowded emergency rooms, and delays in care for millions. Read more here.