In Louisiana, proposed Medicaid cuts, including a reduction in federal funding and new rules like work requirements, could have significant impacts on the state's healthcare system and residents. These changes could lead to reduced access to healthcare, potential hospital and clinic closures, and increased uncompensated care costs for providers. Kevin Callison, PhD, Associate Professor/Program Director of the MPH in Health Policy & Management at Tulane University, joins Newell to discuss the issue.