This panel discussion explores Oregon’s 340B program—a decades-old initiative meant to support low-income communities through improved healthcare access and reduced medical debt. Amid growing concerns about transparency, corporate misuse, and declining community benefits, panelists call for urgent reforms that prioritize patient outcomes, community reinvestment, and equity—especially for rural and marginalized populations.
HEY OREGON! BDO is PULLING THE CURTAIN ON 340B!
by Jade Curtis
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