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Oregon Demands Health Groups Cut Costs by 2026

11/21/2025

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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) requires three health organizations to submit performance improvement plans to meet state health care spending targets.
The requirement follows a report indicating five organizations exceeded spending limits without justification.
OHA aims to limit health care cost growth to 3.4% annually per person.
Improvement plans are due by January 2026.
OHA will establish a new Committee on Health Care Affordability to propose cost-saving strategies.

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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) requires three health organizations to submit performance improvement plans to meet state health care spending targets.
The requirement follows a report indicating five organizations exceeded spending limits without justification.
OHA aims to limit health care cost growth to 3.4% annually per person.
Improvement plans are due by January 2026.
OHA will establish a new Committee on Health Care Affordability to propose cost-saving strategies.