
What Medicaid Cuts Mean For Americans, Part II
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The Ripple Effects of Medicaid Cuts on Addiction Services
This chapter examines the devastating impact of potential Medicaid cuts on addiction treatment programs, particularly in vulnerable communities like rural West Virginia. It highlights how reductions threaten not only direct Medicaid recipients but also those relying on a stable healthcare network, leading to possible clinic closures and job losses. The conversation underscores the urgency of these issues, as funding changes could reverse progress made in addressing the opioid crisis and jeopardize recovery for many individuals.
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