URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — There was a discussion about cuts to the medical community at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Friday.

The conversation between medical providers and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski focused on possible Medicaid cuts and how that could impact patients. They also took a tour of Carle’s obstetrics department.

Carle’s president said they’re still awaiting clarity on what Medicaid cuts could look like, and that the discussion today helped paint that picture.

“I really appreciated the congresswoman’s thoughtful questions about how it would impact families in Central Illinois, as well as health care providers, and it would,” said Elizabeth Angelo, president of Carle Foundation. “Some of the things that are being discussed would have a very dramatic impact on hospitals’ ability to provide care for families who are already struggling.”

She said they also discussed Carle’s role as a safety net hospital for the region.