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Rural Hospitals in the Federal Crosshairs | Buffalo News
Governor Kathy Hochul warns that a new federal healthcare law is draining billions from New York’s hospitals, threatening rural facilities already battling staffing shortages and soaring costs—yet the same law funds a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which has already awarded NY over $212 million to modernize care. While Hochul highlights potential Medicaid cuts, Republicans point to this new investment as a lifeline for rural health, sparking debate over whether it can truly offset the financial strain. The upcoming Northern Chautauqua Hospital—a $124 million state-backed…
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