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Federal Healthcare Policy & Legislation Updates with Alexa McKinley-Abel

May 21, 2026
37:46

Episode Description

I am excited to welcome Alexa McKinley-Abel onto our show! Today we’re talking about the impact of funding cuts and harmful legislation on rural communities and hospitals. Alexa is here to share her perspective as an expert in government policy and advocacy. We’ll talk about the role of state offices, the newest budget cuts proposed for Fiscal Year 2027, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.


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