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Senate Panel, Led by Wyden, Focuses on Rural Hospital Finances and Closures

Source
Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Date
May 16, 2024
Summary
The Senate Finance Committee heard from hospital leaders and healthcare experts, with the goal of finding ways to help rural hospitals find funding to stay open. Senator Ron Wyden and others said the issue is complicated and requires a multi-pronged approach. Discussion included the need for maternity care in rural hospitals.
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Access · Closures of healthcare facilities and services · Hospitals · Legislation and regulations · Maternal health and prenatal care · Reimbursement and payment models · Oregon