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California Lawmaker Proposes $300M Hospital Loan Bill

California Lawmaker Proposes $300M Hospital Loan Bill

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February 28, 20261m 42s

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California Lawmaker Proposes $300M Boost for Struggling Rural Hospitals

A Central Valley lawmaker, Esmeralda Soria, is advocating for a new bill to inject $300 million into Californias Distressed Hospital Loan Program. This initiative aims to prevent the closure of financially strained rural hospitals, following federal cuts that depleted the programs resources. The proposed bill expands eligibility to include for-profit and larger public hospitals, and ties loan forgiveness to hospitals maintaining essential services. The ultimate goal is to keep hospital doors open and healthcare accessible to rural communities across the state.

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