Healthcare Innovation September 22, 2023
Governance Board is directed to bring plan to Legislature for implementation of a new universal healthcare plan in Oregon
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed Senate Bill 1089 passed by the 2023 Legislature to create a Universal Health Plan Governance Board, which will create a detailed, publicly funded, single-payer universal health plan. The goal is that the board will present its plan to the Legislature, so that implementation could start as soon as 2027.
“Right now, Oregonians are at the mercy of the insurance industry, forced to choose between vital medical care and paying their bills. The status quo is not acceptable. Our current system is immoral and puts Oregon families at risk. This Governance Board and the new...
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