Federal Medicaid Cuts Drive Maternity Ward Closures Nationwide

Articles report that 52 US maternity wards have closed since the HR1 bill was announced in July 2025 as federal Medicaid funding cuts take effect, and North Carolina Governor Josh Stein warned in an op-ed that the cuts will affect residents and providers across the state.

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Oct 12, 6:39 AM	governor.nc.gov	ICYMI: In New Op-Ed, Governor Stein Warns “Everyone Will Pay the Price” for Federal Medicaid Cuts
Oct 11, 5:00 AM	theguardian.com	US maternity wards face wave of closures as Medicaid cuts kick in

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remove 2026-10-11 — removed “US maternity wards face wave of closures as Medicaid cuts kick in”. Maternity ward closures are a different topic from the legal immigrant Medicaid cuts.