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With over 600,000 uninsured Oregonians and an aging population, health care should be:
• Affordable – health insurance premiums costs over $11,000 a year for the average family.
• Patient centered, focused on primary & preventive care – ER visits have increased by over 40% the past 5 years.
• High-quality and efficient – Only 55% of patients in a random sample of adults received recommended care, with little difference found between care recommended for prevention, acute episodes or chronic conditions (McGlynn et al., 2003).
CHAO is building a grassroots network across Oregon. We are holding legislators and policymakers accountable for finding solutions to ensure all Oregonians have access to a high-quality system of health care. By joining our network, we will periodically send you email updates and ask that you lend your name in support of reform. |
