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HRSA staffing cuts threaten vital programs

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Staffing cuts at the Health Resources and Services Administration could impact local programs that fund rural hospitals and vital medical services. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.

Breakdown
  • HRSA, a federal agency funding community health centers, is facing staffing cuts. 4s
  • The cuts will reduce support for rural clinics, telehealth for pregnant women, and training for healthcare workers from disadvantaged backgrounds. 49s
  • Almost a third of HRSA staff are being cut, with significant consequences expected for low-income and rural communities. 1m 23s
  • The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with major technology partners. 1m 30s
  • The new system aims to create a digital health ecosystem and improve nationwide health information sharing. 1m 40s
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