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In Maine, one third of the population relies on Medicaid. Michael Nozdrovicky, senior director of academic affairs and workforce development for nursing and Allied Health, explains how Medicaid cuts would cause patients to defer care, and force hospitals to make tough decisions around decreasing staffing and services.

In Alaska, 41% of Medicaid recipients are children. Carrie Peluso, DNP, APRN, chief nursing officer at Providence Alaska, warns of the devastating impacts potential Medicaid cuts will have on Alaskans and the hospitals that serve them. As a childhood Medicaid recipient herself, Carrie emphasizes how anyone could find themselves in need of essential Medicaid support.

Medicaid cuts could have devastating impacts on rural communities, particularly for behavioral health care access. Jon Ulven, Ph.D., psychologist and chair of adult psychology at Sanford Health, details how Medicaid cuts could reduce access, and worsen outcomes for those with substance use issues.

Medicaid plays a critical role in maternal care in West Virginia. Melissa Fannon-Wisner, DNP, FNP-C, nurse educator and nurse practitioner at Winchester Medical Center, Valley Health, explains how Medicaid cuts could limit access to new mothers, simply because they can't afford the care.