Medicaid Cuts Hurt Franconia Community Health Center
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A health center in New Hampshire closed recently. This makes people worry about Medicaid cuts. The Ammonoosuc center in Franconia closed last month for good.
Officials say Medicaid cuts caused the center to close. The center served 1,400 patients in small towns. These towns are near the White Mountains, and patients are often older.
The center's closure shows the problems that health centers face. They have problems with Medicaid cuts and insurance costs. The government shutdown also affects health insurance for many people.
Many hospitals have closed in the last ten years. More hospitals may close soon because of money problems. Another health center in Canaan, New Hampshire, also closed due to funding changes.
The CEO of Ammonoosuc, Ed Shanshala, blames Medicaid cuts. He had to close the Franconia center to save money. A patient, Susan Bushby, is sad about the closure and misses the staff.
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Why did the Ammonoosuc center in Franconia close?
The center closed because of Medicaid cuts.
How many patients did the center serve?
The center served 1,400 patients.
Who is sad about the closure of the center?
A patient named Susan Bushby is sad about the closure.
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