What’s At Stake
What HR1’s Passage Means for You
Santa Clara County hospitals were already stretched thin. When HR1 passed, it slashed critical federal support, forcing our
community hospitals to make impossible choices — cutting staff, closing departments, and reducing access to care.
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Longer ER Wait Times
Less funding means fewer nurses and doctors on call. Patients wait longer for emergency care — sometimes hours longer. -
Higher Medical Bills
When hospitals lose funding, they shift costs to patients. Families already struggling could see bills rise even higher. -
Worse Care for Everyone
With fewer resources, hospitals delay upgrades, reduce specialized units, and limit services. The result? Lower quality care across the board.
How Measure A Helps
Measure A Keeps Hospitals Open and Care Close to Home
Measure A is a local solution to a federal problem. It provides stable, accountable funding that stays right here in Santa Clara County — ensuring hospitals can:
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Keep emergency rooms fully staffed and open
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Retain doctors, nurses, and essential hospital staff
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Maintain critical services like trauma, maternity, and pediatric care
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Upgrade equipment and protect community health programs
Every dollar from Measure A stays local. None of it can be taken by the state or federal government.
Accountability You Can Trust
Strict Oversight and Transparency
Measure A includes strong accountability measures. An independent citizens’ oversight committee will review spending, and annual audits will be made public. Funds can only be used for hospital and emergency care — not for administrative salaries or unrelated projects.
Why It Matters Now
We Can’t Wait Until Hospitals Close
Once a hospital shuts down, it’s almost impossible to reopen. HR1’s cuts could push several local hospitals to the brink. Voting Yes on Measure A protects access to care before it’s too late.
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