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Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday

Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday
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by Terri Langford, The Texas TribuneAugust 31, 2026 When the state's new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in additional Medicaid funding. The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump administration to withhold approval from Texas for about $9.

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