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June 27, 2025 - Honesdale, PA

Shapiro Administration Highlights Devastating Impacts of Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts on Rural Communities and Coverage for Hundreds of Thousands of Pennsylvanians

Proposed Medicaid cuts in Congressional Republicans' budget bill would have devastating impacts on Pennsylvania's health care system. Shapiro Administration officials joined rural health leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to express concerns about the devastating effects of the proposed cuts on rural Pennsylvanians and health care providers.

"The proposed changes to the Medicaid program would have grave consequences for health care across Pennsylvania, from hospitals to individuals in both urban and rural communities," said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. "When people do not have health insurance, they are forced to forego preventive care and rely on emergency care. This, in turn, leads not only to worse health outcomes, but also increases uncompensated health care services, increases insurance premiums, and increases health care costs for all Pennsylvanians - on top of contributing to overcrowded emergency rooms."

Currently, proposed changes to Medicaid could strip health coverage from more than 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put rural hospitals out of business.

But the impact of the current federal proposal doesn't end there. The bill fails to extend enhanced premium tax credits available to Pennsylvanians who purchase health insurance through Pennie, Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace. These tax credits have made coverage more affordable than ever, and if they expire on schedule at the end of this year, it will also risk health insurance for an additional 270,000 Pennsylvanians, adding to the risk to hospitals and an increase in our rates of uninsured and/or uncompensated care.

Speakers Include:
Jim Pettinato, Wayne Memorial Health System CEO
Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of Health
Mike Humphreys, Insurance Commissioner
Sara Goulet, Department of Human Services Special Advisor
Nicole Stallings, Hospital & Healthsystem Assoc. of PA CEO
Kara Poremba, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers Chief Quality Officer



Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Special Advisor Sara Goulet joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Special Advisor Sara Goulet joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Special Advisor Sara Goulet joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wayne Memorial Hospital CEO Jim Pettinato joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wayne Memorial Hospital CEO Jim Pettinato joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wayne Memorial Hospital CEO Jim Pettinato joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wayne Memorial Hospital CEO Jim Pettinato joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania CEO Nicole Stallings.joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania CEO Nicole Stallings.joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania CEO Nicole Stallings.joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania CEO Nicole Stallings.joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers Chief Quality Officer Kara Poremba joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers Chief Quality Officer Kara Poremba joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers Chief Quality Officer Kara Poremba joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers Chief Quality Officer Kara Poremba joins Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen and rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_031.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_032.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_033.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_034.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_035.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_036.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_037.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_038.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_039.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_040.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_041.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_042.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_043.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_044.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_045.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joins rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight the dangers of proposed federal Medicaid cuts and their negative impact on rural health care providers and residents across the state.. .Proposed federal funding cuts could jeopardize health coverage for over 300,000 Pennsylvanians, drive up health care costs, and put hospitals at risk of closure, especially in rural communities. The loss of coverage is likely to result in Pennsylvanians delaying necessary health care and could significantly increase medical costs over time.. .Ensuring rural Pennsylvanians have access to quality health care is a top priority for Governor Josh Shapiro. His proposed 2025-26 budget makes common-sense investments in rural health aimed at keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting more high-quality professionals to these facilities.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27964_DOH_RuralHealth_EmilyDamiano_046.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>