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Vanishing Care: GOP Healthcare Cuts Hit Black America Hard

πŸ“° Seattle Medium πŸ• June 22, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act have resulted in the closure of over 1,000 healthcare facilities and reduced services, disproportionately affecting Black communities. This systemic impact has led to increased ambulance response times, contributing to delayed care, preventable suffering, and a heightened risk of mortality for Black Americans, who already experience higher uninsured rates.