PART ONE OF FOUR: Defend Forgotten America Launches Video Series on the Importance of Provider Taxes in Protecting Rural and Small Urban Hospitals

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defend Forgotten America (DFA) today launched a four-part video series examining the vital role provider taxes play in supporting rural and small hospitals and maintaining access to care in underserved communities. The series builds on DFA’s recent analysis, which found that debates surrounding provider taxes often overlook a crucial fact: Not all provider […]

Defend Forgotten America: New Report Warns California Is Losing Children’s Hospital Capacity

Washington, D.C. —  A new report from Defend Forgotten America states that California’s pediatric healthcare crisis is not just due to market pressures but also results from years of policy choices under Governor Gavin Newsom. These policies expanded Medi-Cal enrollment without adequately improving the hospital infrastructure needed to care for children. The report, titled “The Collapse […]

Defend Forgotten America Applauds Florida Medicaid Funding Approval

Following a decision by the Florida Legislative Budget Commission to approve more than $10 billion in federal funding for the state’s Medicaid program, Jenn Pellegrino, Founder and President of Defend Forgotten America, released the following statement: “CMS approval of vital Medicaid funding for Florida is another Trump administration win for fiscal responsibility. Local Provider Participation […]

New Defend Forgotten America Report Shows Targeted Red State Medicaid Policies Are Protecting Rural Hospitals

Washington, D.C. — As political attacks ramp up ahead of the midterm elections, a new report from Defend Forgotten America (DFA) highlights that targeted Medicaid policies supported by Republican leaders are producing real results for rural hospitals and the communities they serve. The report highlights areas where federal and state leaders are working together to strengthen provider […]

Defend Forgotten America New Report Highlights Texas as a Model for Transparency and Fiscally Responsible Medicaid Management 

Washington, D.C. — Defend Forgotten America (DFA) today released a new report titled “How Texas Has Become a National Model for Medicaid Transparency, Fiscal Responsibility, and Protecting Taxpayers,” highlighting how Texas is leading the nation in Medicaid transparency and fiscal responsibility. The report compares Texas’ approach with Illinois, where Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act has […]

DFA Report: How Alabama Can Keep Hospitals Open Without Raising Taxes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defend Forgotten America (DFA) today announced a new research initiative from Stefan Grow, former Chief of Staff for Florida’s Medicaid agency, offering policy solutions to keep Alabama rural and small urban hospitals open without raising taxes. President Donald J. Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) restores conservative accountability to Medicaid while giving strong, […]

New Poll Reveals Hoosiers Concerned About Direction of State, Growing Health Crisis

Defend Forgotten America today released findings from a new Indiana statewide poll conducted by the widely respected pollster Public Opinion Strategies. Defend Forgotten America commissioned the poll to better understand how voters in the Heartland view healthcare and cost of living issues. The survey highlights broad frustration among Hoosiers about the direction of the state, […]

ICYMI: Governor Gavin Newsom Failing on Health As Largest Children’s Hospital Downgraded For Second Time in 2025

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the largest pediatric provider in California, has now been downgraded by Moody’s for the second time in 2025. The ratings agency warned of a material decline in liquidity and operating performance, placing the hospital under review for another potential downgrade. Credit downgrades increase borrowing costs, limit access to capital, and make it harder for […]