More than half of Oregonians are living with at least one chronic health condition. One in 4 adults has a disability, and around 20,000 people receive a cancer diagnosis each year.
Right now, our state is making critical drug pricing decisions that could make it harder for these patients to access the care they need. And it’s doing so without even giving them a seat at the table.
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