Medicaid cuts will pummel NY jobs and health care. The Bronx could take the biggest hit.
Briefly

The Bronx is significantly affected by health care dynamics, with a high reliance on Medicaid, covering two-thirds of residents. Montefiore Medical Center is a major provider and employer in the area. The domestic policy bill signed by President Trump threatens a $1 trillion cut to Medicaid, risking the health coverage of over 100,000 Bronx residents. This bill is expected to lead to approximately 3,000 job losses in hospitals and related businesses within the Bronx's economy, highlighting the intersection of healthcare and employment in the community.
In the Bronx, where about two-thirds of residents are insured through Medicaid, the recent domestic policy bill threatens to cut $1 trillion in federal Medicaid spending, resulting in significant loss of health coverage and over 3,000 hospital jobs in the region.
Health care is integral to the Bronx's economy, with major facilities like Montefiore Medical Center serving as not only providers of care but also as crucial employers within the community.
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