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The Oregon Health Authority published Oregon’s 2022 Annual Cost Growth Trends Report
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, this report presents data on health care spending and health care cost growth in the state between 2018 and 2020.
Data confirm health care costs grew between 2018 and 2019 before dropping between 2019 and 2020 due to COVID-related changes in use of health care.
Medicaid experienced the lowest rate of cost growth compared to Medicare and the commercial market.
In 2019, the Oregon Legislature established the Sustainable Health Care Cost Growth Target Program, which is designed to prevent health care costs from growing faster than wages, inflation, and other economic indicators.
In collaboration among large provider organizations, hospitals and health insurance plans, the program sets a statewide target for the annual per-person growth rate of total health care spending.
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Oregon6 days ago
Oregon Sen. Wyden criticizes Trump spending priorities, says Americans are struggling while billions are spent on ballroom and war costs
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Oregon1 week ago
Gov. Kotek reacts after President Trump says, “I love the inflation,” calls him a derogatory name, and says “Oregonians certainly don’t”
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Eugene6 days ago
Eugene Police to increase Hwy 99 enforcement targeting speeding, distracted driving, and pedestrian safety violations on June 25
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Eugene6 days ago
Mobile home destroyed in fire at Eugene Mobile Village, occupant escapes safely in Springfield area blaze
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Oregon1 week ago
Oregon Gov. Kotek responds to concerns over voter rolls, says President Trump is threatening states that won’t hand them over
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Oregon1 week ago
Oregon Senator Merkley criticizes Republican ICE funding bill, says it does “absolutely nothing for you and your family”
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Eugene6 days ago
19-year-old man arrested for DUII, reckless driving, and unlawful firearm possession after found passed out in running vehicle in Eugene