How the Big, Beautiful Bill will Impact Healthcare
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Impact Healthcare
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that as many as 16 million more people could be uninsured by 2034. With fewer people covered and significant cuts to Medicaid funding, healthcare providers of all sizes—especially those in rural areas—will face new challenges.
When clinics and hospitals lose money, they often have to reduce their expenses. That can mean fewer staff, reduced hours, or even closing down. For patients, this translates into longer wait times, less access to care, and more crowded emergency rooms.
When people lose insurance, they tend to delay basic check-ups and only seek help when problems become serious. This puts more pressure on urgent care clinics and ERs—just as the system is losing staff and resources.
Small healthcare business owners, such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physical therapists, may also struggle, especially if their patients heavily depend on Medicaid. Once enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans expire at the end of 2025, many families may see their premiums rise and lose access to affordable coverage.
Essential for people with private insurance:
Even if you don’t use Medicaid, these changes can affect you. As more uninsured people rely on emergency services, costs often shift back into the system—meaning private insurance premiums, deductibles, and co-pays can rise. If clinics and hospitals cut staff, people with employer-based or commercial insurance may also face longer wait times and fewer providers available in their networks.
The good news is that none of these changes take effect until 2026, but they are being implemented in several states in preparation for the cutbacks. That gives providers and patients time to prepare.
Key Provisions and Their Impact
Medicaid cuts: About $1 trillion in reductions over 10 years. Medicare cuts could reach $600 billion.
Rural providers, including small hospitals and federally qualified health centers, may struggle to maintain their operations.
Hospitals and clinics: Staff layoffs, reduced hours, and closures may become common.
Staffing shortages: Nursing shortages may worsen.
Operations: New programs and improvements could be delayed or canceled.
What Healthcare Organizations Can Do Now
1. Budget planning – Work with finance teams to review funding sources and prepare for tighter margins.
2. Technology – Use data and billing technology to maximize reimbursements.
3. Partnerships – Join with other providers to share resources and strengthen networks.
4. Compliance – Strengthen internal systems to prepare for more audits.
Employee Benefits Costs
As Medicaid coverage shrinks, more people may seek insurance through their jobs. For healthcare employers, this could mean higher employee benefit costs. Businesses should plan ahead by reviewing benefit packages and exploring cost-saving options.
Risk Management for Providers
Financial pressure and crowded clinics can increase the likelihood of mistakes or patient complaints, which in turn raises liability risks. Providers—large and small—will need to review their insurance coverage and risk-management strategies to stay protected.
Medicaid Work Requirements
The Act also includes new rules that may require Medicaid recipients to meet specific work requirements. This could further reduce the number of people with coverage and increase administrative audits for providers.
Will this affect people with private insurance?
Yes. Even if you’re not on Medicaid, you could see higher premiums and co-pays as costs shift through the system. Fewer staff and increased demand may also result in longer wait times for care.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
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