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Texas hospitals say they’re losing $27 million a day in Medicaid funding
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· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on this development can be found through the Texas Hospital Association and other sources. A significant funding shortfall is affecting hospitals.
A significant funding shortfall is affecting hospitals. The amount lost daily is substantial, totaling millions. This financial impact is a result of withheld approval for extra funding.
The decision to withhold this funding is from the Trump administration and affects Medicaid payments. Further information on this development can be found through the Texas Hospital Association and other sources.
Details on the funding and its implications are available, including the total amount withheld and the daily financial loss incurred by hospitals.
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