Federal Medicaid funding cuts are accelerating maternity ward closures nationwide, with hospitals already struggling under financial strain. A new analysis reveals that over 50 maternity units have shut down since the major spending bill was passed, and more closures are expected as budget restrictions tighten. Experts warn the full impact of the reductions will be felt next year, raising concerns about access to care in vulnerable communities. The closures follow a pattern linked directly to reduced federal support for healthcare services.
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ spending cuts will be fully felt next year, but hospitals are already feeling the squeezeMaternity wards across the United States are facing a wave of closures as cuts to federal Medicaid funding take effect, experts have warned.According to analysis by the non-profit Protect Our Care, 52 maternity wards have closed since the HR1 bill was announced in July 2025, with a further eight having announced their upcoming closure. Continue reading...
