Several hospitals and clinics across rural Nebraska have announced plans to close, citing significant financial challenges exacerbated by anticipated cuts to Medicaid funding. The Curtis Medical Center, after 30 years of operation, is set to close, with officials highlighting inflation and uncertainty in federal funding as contributing factors. The closure of the Curtis Medical Center, along with other rural facilities such as a clinic in Trump’s district, raises alarms about the potential loss of healthcare services for thousands of Nebraskans. Reports suggest that nearly half of all rural hospitals in Nebraska operated at a loss recently, and proposed cuts could result in over 127,000 residents losing their Medicaid coverage. Local advocates and citizens have begun protesting the impact of federal budget decisions on rural healthcare, with concerns over the long-term viability of health services in these communities. The situation has drawn reactions from political leaders and healthcare advocates alike, who continue to call for urgent action to address these healthcare funding cuts.