MVHCA advocates for universal health care. Everybody in! Nobody out!

A new presidential administration often brings shifts in health care policy, and Medicaid is no exception. As one of the largest health programs in the United States, Medicaid provides critical coverage to millions of low-income families, seniors, people with disabilities, and children. Polling data demonstrates that a huge number, two thirds of Americans, have a connection to Medicaid. Understanding the direction the Trump administration is taking on Medicaid is essential to protect and expand universal health care.

Under President Donald Trump's administration, Medicare is expected to experience changes that align with Republican priorities. The new approach is unfolding with the recent nomination of TV personnel Dr. Mehmet Oz for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The administration has claimed it will protect Medicare from cuts and address financial sustainability issues caused by growing enrollment and rising costs… READ MORE

The U.S. healthcare system imposes a significant toll on people in Oregon and impacts their physical well-being and financial stability. High medical costs often force residents to choose between essential care and other necessities and lead to delays in treatment and worsening health outcomes. Many Oregonians forgo preventative care due to prohibitive costs, which results in increased emergency room visits and chronic conditions that could have been managed with timely intervention.