Mayor’s 34% Drop in Uninsured Called Into Question | Jacksonville News

Mayor Deegan’s claim of a 34% drop in uninsured Jax residents is under fire—Census data and local health groups show minimal declines, sparking calls to stop using the inflated stat. Critics say state/federal policies drive coverage more than city campaigns, and counting new enrollees is murky—some switched plans, not necessarily gained coverage. Meanwhile, Jacksonville’s healthcare system still spends $56 million annually subsidizing care for uninsured patients, proving the crisis persists. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afae9a76a5a7e132