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Senate Bill 609

Prioritizing Primary Care to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs

This presentation by FamilyCare to the Oregon Senate Committee highlights the urgent need to reinvest in primary care. Drawing on data from Oregon and national sources, the slides explain how underpayment threatens access and sustainability, and how SB 609 aims to remedy this through commercially aligned Medicaid reimbursement. The bill underscores the value of primary care in improving health outcomes and life expectancy while reducing overall system costs.

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We learned valuable lessons running FamilyCare Health Plans for more than 30 years. Our proven track record shows that addressing the social, economic, and behavioral drivers of health improves outcomes while reducing costs. Now, as an independent non-profit, we're committed to sharing these insights and helping transform the healthcare system.