Requirements for the Universal Health Plan Governance Board
With the passage of SB 1089, a governance board will be established to create a plan for universal health care in Oregon. Here are the requirements for board membership.
Care Oregon Merger?
Thoughts from Mid-Valley Advocates on the Care Oregon Merger and questions that need to be answered.
Does New Zealand Have Free Healthcare?
New Zealand has a universal health care system that any citizen can use, regardless of their ability to pay. Services covered include inpatient, outpatient, mental health, and long-term care, as well as prescription drugs. General taxes finance most services.
This is Bettina Schempf’s (Benton County, OR) experience with this fair and efficient national healthcare system.
Does Universal Health Care Work Well in Other Countries? A testimonial.
Have you ever wondered what universal health care was like in Canada and how people pay for it? Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates (MVHCA) member, Bobbie Hall, shares her positive experience with the country’s health care system and how she paid for it.
Is Universal Healthcare Socialism?
No. Universal healthcare is not socialism. For decades developed capitalist countries around the world have had universal health care. These countries consider universal health care necessary for a healthy economy and population. Places like Australia, Japan, and Canada all have universal health care. But they are capitalist economies. The US is one of the few developed, capitalist countries without universal health care.
What We Need to Know About Measure 101
We all have the opportunity to vote YES on Measure 101 this January. Here are four things you need to know today about Measure 101!
