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Doctors and health leaders say the "big, beautiful bill" will slash services, worsen health outcomes and strain rural hospitals across the region.

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Discover how Medicaid cuts jeopardize rural families in Appalachia, placing hospitals, mental health care, and maternity services on the brink of collapse.