“We Urge Congress To Protect Medicaid Funding” – HLC Statement on Proposed House Budget Resolution

Healthcare Leadership Council President and CEO Maria Ghazal released the following statement after the conclusion of the House Budget Committee markup of the recently released budget resolution:

“Deep cuts to the Medicaid program could jeopardize this critical lifeline for our nation’s most vulnerable — including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. This is especially true in rural communities where provider shortages threaten the availability of medical services. As budget legislation is considered, we urge Congress to protect Medicaid funding while pursuing targeted reforms that strengthen the program without compromising access to care.”

Published February 13, 2025