For Immediate Release:
July 3, 2025
Statement attributable to:
125th President, National Medical Association
With the U.S. House of Representatives passage of President Donald Trump’s new tax bill today, millions of Americans will lose health care coverage due to the cuts to Medicaid and find that other safety net programs are no longer available to them.
As physicians, we see health care inequity every day in our country, and this is a devastating blow that will lock many people out of much needed medical assistance. The bill will also negatively impact the quality of the care that patients receive and put a strain on our already stressed health care workforce.
The National Medical Association (NMA) has consistently worked to increase health care access and address disparities. We believe that every individual and every family in this nation deserves access to quality health care and that this bill will harm our communities for many years to come.
We also know that this fight isn’t over. The NMA will continue to advocate for access to quality health care for all, and we encourage our members and healthcare colleagues to join us in this effort.
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About the National Medical Association:
The NMA is the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians and health professionals in the U.S. and promotes the collective interests of physicians and patients of African descent. We serve as the voice of Black physicians and a leading voice for parity in medicine, the elimination of health disparities, and the promotion of optimal health. To learn more about the NMA, please visit https://www.nmanet.org/.
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