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Budget Cuts Threaten to Deepen Nursing Crisis and Undermine U.S. Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

healthcare system continues to grapple with a historic nursing shortage, the proposed FY 2026 federal budget threatens to accelerate the crisis through sweeping cuts to nursing education, research, and Medicaid support—posing profound implications for workforce sustainability, patient access, and innovation. As the U.S.

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New Year, New Congress and Administration, Same Mission.

Capitol Beat

Ensuring a robust nursing workforce requires new, well-trained nurses. We urge Congress to invest in nursing education to ensure that a new generation of nurses are ready to work in the changing health care landscape.