Mann Quoted in CNN on the Role Medicaid Plays in Rural Areas

Manatt Health Partner was quoted in an article by CNN on how potential cuts to the Medicaid program could negatively impact rural communities and hospitals.

Rural communities are heavily reliant on payments from Medicaid coverage, according to the article, with many of these districts falling under Republican jurisdiction. “Medicaid represents about one-fifth of dollars in the health care sector, so it’s really a backbone now of our health care system, not an off-to-the-side program. It will be nearly impossible for other people in the communities to be protected from the impact” if the program is significantly reduced, said Mann.

Read the full CNN article .