Topic: Rural Healthcare

2 chapters across the catalog

Senator Thom Tillis questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the economic impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" (HR 1) on North Carolina's healthcare system. Tillis expressed concern that the bill could result in a $25 billion loss over ten years for the state's rural hospitals. Kennedy committed to having his staff review the numbers and provide a detailed response to the senator's estimates.

Senator Marsha Blackburn discusses the critical state of rural healthcare in Tennessee, noting that 78 out of 95 counties are rural. She expresses concern over recent hospital closures and asks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. how he plans to address workforce shortages and healthcare access in underserved areas.