The MetroHealth System, Cuyahoga County’s publicly funded hospital system, is asking County Council to reverse $4.5 million in proposed cuts to its public subsidy over the next two years.

County Executive Chris Ronayne’s proposed budget calls for a $3 million reduction – from $35 million to $32 million overall – in 2026 and a $1.5 million reduction – from $35 million to $33.5 million – in 2027.

The cuts would come at an especially challenging time for the hospital system, CEO Dr. Christine Alexander-Rager told County Council during budget hearings Monday.

“We are facing cuts. But we also have a strong belief in ourselves as a system that we've weathered many storms,” said Alexander-Rager. “We've been around for almost 200 years. And we believe that we can weather this storm.”

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