Indiana hospitals brace for budget squeeze with Medicaid cuts

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 27, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 27, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/27/indiana-hospitals-brace-for-budget-squeeze-with-medicaid-cuts/

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Medicaid and Medicare typically cover 80% of Methodist Hospitals’ patient base, according to president and CEO Matt Doyle. But, the reimbursements don’t keep up with the cost of patient care at the facilities in Gary and Merrillville, Doyle said. Currently, Medicaid covers 57% of the cost of provid...