Health experts from Yale and the University of Pennsylvania warn that proposed funding cuts in a recently passed budget reconciliation package by House Republicans could lead to an estimated 51,000 additional deaths annually in the U.S. The 'big beautiful bill' threatens deep cuts to Medicaid, potentially resulting in 10.9 million individuals losing health insurance by 2034. Additional proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act Marketplace and staffing requirements in nursing homes further exacerbate the anticipated loss of coverage, totaling over 16 million affected individuals and resulting in thousands of preventable deaths.
The 'big beautiful bill' could lead to an estimated 51,000 additional deaths each year due to funding cuts in health care, especially Medicaid.
Experts suggest the proposed Medicaid cuts would disproportionately affect lower-income populations, potentially leading to 10.9 million people losing their health insurance.
Federal staffing standards repeal in nursing homes could result in 13,000 more deaths annually as care quality diminishes under new regulations.
The implications of the legislation are grave, with a cumulative 16 million people expected to lose coverage thanks to the proposed cuts and program changes.
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