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Turmoil at homeless program is a sign of harsh fiscal times - The Boston Globe

The Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program faces internal turmoil linked to looming Medicaid and MassHealth funding cuts.
A former medical director says the program plays an essential role serving unhoused people in the Boston area.
The author notes the program’s dedication and the author’s own past leadership experience with similar budget pressures.
The Commonwealth is praised for supporting health care and vulnerable populations, with hope for continued funding.
The article frames staff turnover and financial strain as indicators of broader funding uncertainty for nonprofit health centers.
The piece emphasizes the need to protect services for the unhoused amid fiscal pressures.
The column references a recent leadership change as part of the broader discord.
The author speaks from a personal history in nonprofit health care to contextualize current events.
The author condemns the nation’s inability to fully fund health care for all citizens.
The column calls for continued political and financial commitments to protect vulnerable populations.

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