Congresswoman Clarke leads bipartisan measure to prevent Medicaid cuts to NY hospitals
Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY), joined by Reps. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Frank Mrvan (D-IN), on Wednesday introduced the bipartisan Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act to prevent massive cuts to New York hospitals’ Medicaid payments. ‘“New York’s safety net hospitals are an invaluable resource for our state’s most vulnerable patients, and Medicaid DSH funding is necessary for keeping their operations running,” Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, told Caribbean Life . “We cannot stand by as devastating funding cuts loom and threaten the health, wellbeing, and futures of the millions of New Yorkers who rely on these vital hospitals to access the healthcare services they need. “I am proud to stand with my colleagues across the aisle in support of a solution that will keep their doors open and protect the underserved patients they care for,” she added. “The time ...