State Budget Proposals Place Critical Hospital Services in Jeopardy
Pennsylvania hospitals have been targeted to receive millions of dollars in state and federal payment cuts next year. One state plan calls for taking away nearly $78 million from Pennsylvania's hospitals. Another state proposal calls for cutting $280 million. If these plans pass, hospitals will lose millions in government payments for things such as obstetrical and neonatal care, trauma centers, burn centers, and for health care services for the poor and elderly. Many hospitals will be forced to stop providing certain services, cut staff, or even close for good. In less than five minutes, you can make a big difference.
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1. Email lawmakers and tell them stop the cuts to Pennsylvania’s hospitals.
2. Hear first-hand about the impact these cuts will have on hospitals and their communities.
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Give Thanks During Hospital Week
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