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Pediatric Care Services Cut in Hospitals Nationwide
Hospitals across the nation are reducing intensive services for critically ill children due to staffing shortages, financial constraints, and federal Medicaid cuts. This is leading to longer travel times for patients seeking lifesaving care.
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KFF Health News
Hospitals nationwide are cutting intensive services for kids in critical care. Many cite too few patients, staffing shortages, and money problems. As a result, kids who need lifesaving care must travel farther. Pediatricians expect more cutbacks in the wake of federal Medicaid cuts.
2026-10-28 09:00 UTC
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