News|Articles|February 25, 2025

Medicaid Cuts Create Barriers for Oncologists and Patients With Cancer

Author(s)Jordyn Sava
Fact checked by: Gwen Nichols, MD

Gwen Nichols, MD, discussed the impact of Medicaid reductions on patient care and how oncologists can advocate for accessible cancer treatment during these uncertain times.

Medicaid reductions and delays in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding are posing significant challenges for cancer care, particularly affecting low-income patients and their providers.1,2