SACRAMENTO (May 12, 2025) — “The legislation proposed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to enact massive Medicaid cuts is a devastating blow that will be felt by all who need hospital care,” said Carmela Coyle, President & CEO of the California Hospital Association. “Cuts of this magnitude cannot be absorbed. Hospitals will have no other choice but to reduce patient care services or, in the worst cases, close entirely. That means care is lost for everyone — children, seniors, privately insured people — no matter what type of health insurance coverage you have.”
“These cuts will further damage an already fragile economy,” Coyle said. “Hospitals are often among the largest employers in a community. Reducing services and closing hospitals will mean the loss of thousands of well-paying jobs across our state.”
“Congress must revisit budget priorities. Limiting access to health care is not an acceptable outcome,” Coyle said. “Hospitals are committed to our patients, our employees and our communities and will continue engaging with federal lawmakers — making sure that every elected official understands how Medicaid cuts will hurt everyone.”