RiverStone Health, a large health clinic in Montana serving low-income individuals, is cutting services and laying off workers due to a $3.2 million revenue loss. This loss is attributed to Montana officials disenrolling a high number of patients from Medicaid. Federal health clinics across the U.S. that adjust fees based on income are facing similar challenges. With Medicaid enrollment shifting, clinics are offering care without pay, reducing staff and services. The financial strain is exacerbated by rising costs and fewer insured patients. RiverStone Health is now seeking increased Medicaid reimbursement rates to address the financial deficit.
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Safety-Net Health Clinics Cut Services and Staff Amid Medicaid ‘Unwinding’
