{"id":87600,"date":"2025-05-13T14:18:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T19:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/?p=87600"},"modified":"2025-05-13T14:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T19:18:10","slug":"aoa-president-joins-doctors-caucus-to-advocate-for-medicaid-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/2025\/05\/13\/aoa-president-joins-doctors-caucus-to-advocate-for-medicaid-access\/","title":{"rendered":"AOA President joins doctors caucus to advocate for Medicaid access"},"content":{"rendered":"

On May 7, 2025, AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, joined members of the newly formed Democratic Doctors Caucus and other physician leaders on the steps of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to advocate for protecting patients\u2019 access to Medicaid. The event was an opportunity to engage directly with physician lawmakers and key health care stakeholders on the future of this critical program.<\/p>\n

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Pictured from left to right: AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO; Rep. Kelly Morrison, MD; Rep. Maxine Dexter, MD; Rep. Ami Bera, MD; Rep. Raul Ruiz, MD, Rep. Herb Conaway Jr., MD; and Rep. Kim Schrier, MD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As one of the nation\u2019s largest health coverage programs, Medicaid provides essential care to millions of low-income families, children, seniors and individuals with disabilities. However, current proposals in Congress could jeopardize that access. Lawmakers are considering sweeping changes\u2014including work requirements, eligibility restrictions and a moratorium on new provider taxes\u2014that could reduce flexibility for physician reimbursement and increase administrative burdens.<\/p>\n

Dr. Hubka discussed the essential role osteopathic physicians play in delivering care to Medicaid patients, especially in underserved and rural communities where access is already fragile. With congressional negotiations on budget reconciliation underway, the AOA is working to ensure that any changes to Medicaid strengthen\u2014not weaken\u2014this vital safety net.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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