Local representatives in Washington D.C., along with Santa Clara County officials, convened to oppose proposed sweeping Medicaid cuts that could severely affect the county's public health resources. Representatives Sam Liccardo and Zoe Lofgren emphasized the importance of Medi-Cal to the community, highlighting its critical funding role. They warned that potential cuts could jeopardize patient care and strain already limited hospital resources, especially as the county faces a critical transition with the sale of Regional Medical Center. The representatives' personal connections to healthcare illustrate the human stakes involved in the proposed federal cuts.
Liccardo stated, "Health care is so critical in our community and we see the impacts every single day. There is nothing more important for us to support."
Lofgren said, "If you think that these cuts won't relate to you and it's somebody else, think again. The emergency rooms that serve everybody are only there if the hospitals are open."
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