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U.S. providers could lose more than $32 billion in revenue next year if more generous subsidies for plans on the Affordable Care Act exchanges expire, according to a new analysis.

Meanwhile, uncompensated care — when hospitals and doctors deliver services without being reimbursed — will rise by an estimated $7.7 billion , according to the research from the Urban Institute, a left-leaning think tank.

It’s the latest warning about the impact to the healthcare system if the subsidies are allowed to lapse. The issue is at the center of the government funding battle being waged on Capitol Hill, with Democrats pushing for an extension in exchange for their support of a funding bill in advance of the Sept. 30 shutdown deadline, according to reports.

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