<p>Maternity wards across the United States are experiencing a wave of closures as cuts to federal Medicaid funding take effect, according to experts. </p><p>Analysis by the non-profit organization Protect Our Care indicates that 52 maternity wards have closed since the announcement of the HR1 bill in July 2025, with an additional eight maternity wards announcing their upcoming closures.</p>
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Maternity Wards in the US Face Closures Due to Medicaid Funding Cuts
Maternity wards in the United States are facing significant closures due to cuts in federal Medicaid funding. A report by Protect Our Care reveals that 52 wards have closed since July 2025, with eight more set to close soon.
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