- Dr. Addison Alley, a Utah OB-GYN, told lawmakers he opposes Medicaid cuts, highlighting potential harm to his patients.
- Alley urged Utah Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis to reject the proposed bill.
- Alley is among 4,000 doctors who signed a letter to Congress warning that cuts could harm millions, including veterans.
SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake City OB-GYN spoke out in a virtual press conference on Wednesday, along with doctors from three other states whose representatives could make a difference in whether funding is cut from Medicaid.
Dr. Addison Alley said the One Big Beautiful Bill that Congress will begin voting on Friday is a “big, dangerous bill” for his patients.
“As a physician, I know for my patients that these proposed slashes to Medicaid will mean more complications, more needless suffering and more avoidable tragedies,” he said…