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Cervical Cancer Screening Legislation Will Save Lives of Oregonians
... for those enrolled in insurance plans subject to state regulation. Senate Bill 1527 will be heard Wednesday by the Senate Committee on Health Care, as lawmakers open the 2026 session with a significant opportunity to assure income level does not dictate a patient’s ability to detect or ... "It's time we remove the barriers preventing so many from getting the life-saving procedures they need. Early detection leads to better health outcomes and ultimately reduces health care costs. This is an opportunity to help many Oregonians and save money in the long term," American ...
New Report: Oregon Gets Mixed Results on Public Policies to Fight Cancer
... Smoking also causes about 28 percent of all cancer deaths in the state. Tobacco use also costs the state more than $1.5 billion in annual health care costs. Regular and significant tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to help adults quit and prevent kids from starting, while saving health care costs overall. How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased ...