Medicaid reform threatens rural hospitals in Washington state, including Mason General

That’s the title of a recent KOMO News article featuring Rural Collaborative Board President Eric Moll.

Here’s a few key points from the article:

Rural Hospitals Face Major Financial Strain: President Trump’s newly signed bill includes significant Medicaid funding cuts, putting facilities like Mason General Hospital in Shelton, WA—named on a Senate watchlist—at risk of losing millions of dollars or facing closure.

Eric Moll Urges Caution, Not Panic: Mason Health CEO Eric Moll says the hospital can continue operating for now, but services like obstetric care are especially vulnerable. He estimates 5,000 patients could lose Medicaid coverage, affecting about 25% of their patient base.

Statewide Impact Expected: The Washington State Hospital Association warns the cuts could be “devastating” to both rural and urban hospitals, predicting potential closures, service reductions, and longer wait times across the state due to the high dependence on Medicaid and Medicare funding.

To read the article in full, click here.