The Brief
- Seven Minnesota safety-net hospitals could close, cut services or lay off workers, according to a new report.
- The report blames recent and upcoming federal Medicaid funding cuts for the issues.
- State lawmakers are considering funding options for HCMC, but its future remains uncertain.
(FOX 9) – A new report from a consumer nonprofit warns that several Minnesota hospitals serving low-income and uninsured patients are facing a major threat that could force them to shut down, reduce services or eliminate positions.
Report highlights growing financial crisis for safety-net hospitals
What we know:…