Santa Clara County leaders face a potential budget crisis stemming from proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, putting the health care of vulnerable residents at risk. The county plans to restore essential services at the recently acquired Regional Medical Center, which aligns with efforts to expand its hospital network despite a $250 million deficit. County Executive James Williams emphasizes the broader implications for the entire public health system, noting that Medi-Cal funding is critical, constituting $1.9 billion of the county's $12 billion budget, with half of the patients relying on it for care.
The real issue is not about Regional or any other specific hospital. It's about the entire system.”
Medi-Cal represents roughly $1.9 billion in funding received by Santa Clara County this year alone.
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