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 stability, preserve essential services, and allocate funding where it’s needed most. In key Republican states like Indiana, Ohio, and Mississippi, these approaches have delivered measurable results and demonstrate a model that can be replicated nationwide. At a time when many rural hospitals operate on razor-thin margins, these policies have made the difference between closure and ongoing care.
The analysis emphasizes that effective Medicaid policy isn’t about broad, one-size-fits-all approaches, but about targeted solutions that deliver measurable results.
As the midterms approach, DFA is urging leaders to focus on what’s effective and keep pushing policies that ensure access to care for rural and small urban communities across the United States.
Read the report here.
