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Oregon Health Plan Rate Hike Sparks Concern | Portland News
Oregon’s health system is back in negotiations over funding for its coordinated care organizations, which serve over a million Oregon Health Plan members. After last year’s tense standoff—where groups threatened to exit over insufficient pay—they agreed to a major rate hike. Now, the state proposes another 6.1% average increase per member, slightly above the typical 3-4% rise, though smaller than what private insurers charge. Despite this, many providers still struggle financially, questioning if the new boost covers their costs. With healthcare costs soaring nationwide and federal Medicaid…
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