From Medicaid disenrollment to rural hospitals under pressure to stay open, healthcare stories are dominating the news. Single payer would eliminate headlines like these:
But in Oregon, it’s different. While we wait for a comprehensive, universal system, Oregon created the Basic Health Plan. HCAO Board members Mike Collins and Tony Germann were guests on Jefferson Public Radio’s Jefferson Exchange last week discussing Oregon’s Basic Health Plan. Read more here!
Mark has served Health Care for All Oregon since its inception in 2001. He was HCAO Chair from 2001-2012. This service includes the 2002 campaign for single payer ballot initiative, Measure 23.