AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoRural Health Funding: Federal officials delayed announcing next year’s awards from a $50 billion rural health program, leaving states including Oregon waiting for funding. State leaders have already raised concerns about tight deadlines and reporting demands. Hospital Access: Samaritan Health Services officially joined MultiCare Nov. 1. MultiCare has pledged $700 million over 10 years for care access, staffing, facilities and technology; Samaritan will remain locally led. Children’s Care: Pediatric ICUs closed in Oregon, Montana and Missouri over the past year. Hospitals cite staffing shortages, low patient numbers and high costs, while researchers warn Medicaid cuts could mean longer trips for critically ill children. Prevention: Flu vaccination among Oregon health care workers fell to 52% in the 2025-26 season. State regulators are also urging Oregonians to review ACA coverage during open enrollment and watch for plans with limited benefits.
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