CLEVELAND, Ohio — MetroHealth leaders are urging Cuyahoga County to maintain its annual subsidy at $35 million, saying proposed cuts won’t collapse the health system’s finances or greatly impact services, but could widen its deficit and slow its recovery from ongoing budget pressures.

County Executive Chris Ronayne has proposed trimming MetroHealth’s subsidy by $3 million next year and $1.5 million in 2027 to balance the county budget and free up funds for other priorities. MetroHealth CEO Dr. Christine Alexander-Rager told County Council on Monday that those cuts could result in 1,000 fewer residents receiving charity care.

However, the health system has already built those cuts into its financial plans and – coupled with actions they’re taking to cut expenses – is on track to “brea

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