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Oregon leads nation on path toward universal healthcare

By Markian Hawryluk for KFF Health News . Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Oregon News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collaboration Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election gains to expand health coverage , including boosting Affordable Care Act subsidies, reversing Medicaid cuts, and lowering the Medicare eligibility age. But Democratic strongholds across the country — including Oregon, California , New York , and Washington — have more ambitious goals: single-payer, universal healthcare systems. No state is closer to that goal than Oregon. A panel created by the state legislature in 2023 is slated to send lawmakers its proposal for a universal health plan by Dec. 1. The nine-person Universal Health Plan Governance Board seeks to establish, starting in 2032, medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits for every state resident from cradle to grave — with no premiums, deductibles, or copayments. Lawmakers could vote on a plan during the 2027 legislative session or refer it to voters as a ballot measure in 2028. If approved, the state would be the first in the U.S. to implement what’s called a single-payer health coverage system. It could serve as a

Oregon · 25d

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Universal Health Care for Oregon?; Great Pumpkin Giveaway; Property Tax Reports

Oregon is moving closer to a proposed universal healthcare system that would eliminate insurance premiums, deductibles, and copayments. A state-appointed board is expected to deliver its proposal to lawmakers by December first, with implementation potentially beginning in 2032. Supporters say the plan would expand coverage while reducing administrative costs, funded through new taxes replacing current insurance expenses. But the Hospital Association of Oregon warns the proposal could add financial burdens and destabilize an already struggling healthcare system. The plan would also require federal approval to redirect Medicare and Medicaid funding. Lawmakers could consider the proposal in 2027, or send it to voters in 2028.

Oregon · 25d
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Fired NICU doctors appeal to Asante board to intervene on growing list of concerns

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Healthcare providers share open letter and invite public to sign; Asante spokesperson says no comment on ‘active legal matters’. A group of nine recently terminated Asante NICU doctors is publicly urging the Asante board of directors through an online letter and petition to intervene and communicate with healthcare providers and the community at large about ongoing changes and financial decisions.

Northern California, CA · 23d
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Oregon Allows 11 Rural Hospitals to Pool Resources to Help Them Stay Afloat

Eleven independent Oregon rural hospitals have obtained state approval to form a network intended to strengthen their finances, coordinate patient care, and expand access to medical services, while still letting them operate independently. Oregon Approves a Network Allowing Rural Hospitals to Share Resources While Staying Independent. The Oregon Health Authority...

Oregon · 25d
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The Financial Wire

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Health Share of Oregon’s Medicaid members move to CareOregon on January 1 as Providence Health Plan leaves most lines of business

Health Share of Oregon members enrolled in a Providence Health Plan Medicaid plan will move automatically to CareOregon on January 1, 2027, according to Providence’s status page. They keep their Oregon Health Plan coverage. The move comes as Providence leaves most of its lines of insurance business after 2026. Members do not have to pick... The post Health Share of Oregon’s Medicaid members move to CareOregon on January 1 as Providence Health Plan leaves most lines of business appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Oregon · 24d

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Oregon Health Plan Payments To Regional Healthcare Organizations Set To Increase In 2027

Oregon plans to increase payments next year to the regional organizations that manage healthcare for most Oregon Health Plan members, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Those groups, called coordinated care organizations, or CCOs, bring together providers to arrange medical, dental, and mental health and addiction services for people enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program. Oregon has 15 of these organizations.

Oregon · 24d

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Oregon’s 2027 Health Insurance Costs Climb as Families Face a Narrower Path to Affordable Coverage

Oregonians who buy their own health insurance face another substantial increase in 2027, with approved premiums rising an average of 21.6% as the loss of enhanced federal assistance leaves households carrying more of the cost. Public coverage will remain available to many lower-income residents, while workers and families above those programs’ income limits confront a more expensive private market.

Oregon · 26d

Bend Source

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Mosaic Health Launches Public Phase of Conners Campus Capital Campaign

Mosaic Community Health launched the public phase of its Conners Campus capital campaign on Tuesday, inviting neighbors, businesses and community members to help build a new primary hub for comprehensive health services on Bend’s east side. The launch event, held at the construction site at 2790 NE Conners Ave., brought together state legislators and Mosaic […] The post Mosaic Health Launches Public Phase of Conners Campus Capital Campaign appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .

Bend, OR · 26d

The Financial Wire

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Fairview, OHSU and AdventHealth are set to leave some Medicare Advantage networks in 2027, and members of those plans have until Dec. 7 to switch

Three health systems, three different endings. Fairview in Minnesota has decided it will stop scheduling UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage patients on January 1. OHSU in Oregon will leave Regence’s Medicare Advantage plans the same day. AdventHealth in Florida sees its UnitedHealthcare contract end December 31, with no new deal listed on its own page. All three... The post Fairview, OHSU and AdventHealth are set to leave some Medicare Advantage networks in 2027, and members of those plans have until Dec. 7 to switch appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Minnesota · 27d

Ashland Daily Tidings

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Oregon Social Security Recipients Will Get a 3.6% Raise in 2027, but Rising Costs Remain a Worry

Oregon Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027, but older residents continue to face concerns about everyday expenses, retirement income, and health care costs. Social Security Announces Higher Payments for 2027. The Social Security Administration announced the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 14. Nationally,...

Oregon · 28d

Apple Valley News Now

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Oregon governor issues executive order intended to protect access to healthcare

SALEM, Ore. – In response to federal changes to the U.S. healthcare system, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has issued an executive order that is intended to protect access to healthcare in Oregon.

Oregon · 10-14

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Crafting Smiles and Confidence: The Personal Touch Behind Prineville's Mayo Denture Center

Establishing an independent medical practice in Central Oregon was a collaborative family milestone for Christopher Mayo. With his wife’s complete backing, the couple relocated their two children to Prineville in February 2024, allowing Mayo to leverage ten years of clinical and lab expertise into a clinic focused entirely on unhurried, custom-crafted dentures.

Prineville, OR · 27d

KTVZ News Channel 21

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Oregon launches new Explore Health Plan Guide to preview 2027 coverage

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Oregon residents can now preview their health coverage options for 2027 following the launch of the Explore Health Plan Guide today. The new online tool allows users to compare individual health and dental plans available in their area ahead of the upcoming open enrollment period. The guide helps users estimate potential The post Oregon launches new Explore Health Plan Guide to preview 2027 coverage appeared first on KTVZ .

Oregon · 29d

WWEEK

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Oregon Rural Hospitals Get Green Light to (Sort of) Join Forces

Oregon regulators said Friday they would allow many independent, rural hospitals in the state to unite into a clinically integrated network, an arrangement boosters say would allow the institutions to share resources while remaining autonomous at a time when many smaller health care operations are getting hoovered up into larger systems.

Oregon · 28d

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Mosaic Launches Public Phase of Conners Campus Capital Campaign

(Rendering courtesy of Mosaic Community Health) Mosaic Community Health launched the public phase of its Conners Campus capital campaign on Tuesday, inviting neighbors, businesses and community members to help build a new primary hub for comprehensive health services on Bend’s east side. The launch event, held at the construction...

Bend, OR · 10-14

Gadget Review

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Amazon Agrees to $20.5 Million Settlement Over Oregon Nitrate Pollution

Amazon agreed to a $20.5M settlement over nitrate well contamination in Oregon, with 634 wells at unsafe levels and litigation ongoing.

Oregon · 10-13

KTVZ News Channel 21

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Fox & Fern Coffee abruptly closes its Bend cafe after operating since May 2025

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Fox & Fern Coffee, located on SW Century Drive on the west side of Bend, permanently closed Sunday, October 11th, 2026. The cafe had operated at the location since May 2025. It originally opened in the space previously occupied by Kevista Coffee, which closed after accumulating more than $27,000 in state The post Fox & Fern Coffee abruptly closes its Bend cafe after operating since May 2025 appeared first on KTVZ .

Bend, OR · 10-12

Wilsonville Spokesman

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Oregon governor orders pause on environmental permits to build or expand data centers

Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to pause air and water pollution permits until July 1, 2027. Oregon’s governor has effectively issued a moratorium on new […]

Oregon · 10-14

Bend Source

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Top Docs: John Peoples, MD

Dr. John Peoples is a general pediatrician at Central Oregon Pediatrics Associates whose dedication to the well-being of the community goes far beyond his work in the office. Now going into his 17th year at COPA, Peoples has mastered working with children in the medical setting, especially those with complex medical and developmental needs. While […] The post Top Docs: John Peoples, MD appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .

Bend, OR · 10-14

KOIN 6 News

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Kotek signs executive order to preserve health care access amid Medicaid cuts

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order on Tuesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to preserve affordable healthcare access in the state.

Oregon · 10-13