AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNewport Fire: Evacuation zones around the Pacific Seafood plant were reduced as crews fought the blaze. Officials said the ammonia tank appeared intact and was not believed to be leaking; one firefighter was treated for exhaustion. Health Coverage: Oregon’s new Explore Health insurance marketplace is ready to open Nov. 1. More than 118,000 residents used the federal site last year, but premiums are rising and the state has no savings program in place. Hospital Bills: Oregon’s requirement that hospitals screen patients for financial aid is helping more people: OHSU’s share of patients automatically qualifying rose from 12% to 64%, while hospitals’ assistance spending more than doubled on average. Food Safety: Clatsop County inspections found mostly high scores, but Seaside’s Marivel’s Kitchen was temporarily closed after scoring 37 and remained closed as of Monday. Medicare Help: A state program is offering free assistance to Oregonians comparing plans during open enrollment.
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