Potential federal funding cuts could heavily impact DSOs’ ability to care for adult and child Medicaid recipients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) is expected to shrink state Medicaid budgets by $664 billion through 2034, according to a RAND study published Feb. 26.
Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about how these cuts could threaten oral healthcare.
Editor’s note: This Q&A is part of a weekly series featuring Dr. Lyon focused on topics in the dental industry and DSO field. The views expressed are those of Dr. Lyon and do not necessarily reflect those of Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics or Dental Care Alliance.