Guest opinion: Medicaid cuts put Michigan patients at risk

The hardest decision I ever made for my son

Amy Whipple, left, of Carnegie, cuddles with her son, WD, 10, as they read together at the Sewickley facility where he lives, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) When I could no longer meet my son’s complex medical needs at home, I found a new way to keep my promise to him. Medicaid made it possible — and remains essential. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign …

Guest opinion: Medicaid cuts put Michigan patients at risk

By Tricia Haener Guest Opinion As a nurse in Michigan, I witness the positive impact of Medicaid every single day. I’ve held the hands of patients who finally got the treatment they needed because of this program. I’ve seen families breathe easier knowing their loved ones could afford care. And I’ve watched what happens when access is delayed or denied — when people suffer needlessly because the system fails them and they don’t receive the preve…