
Health care
Americans are spending way too much on health care, and getting far too little in return. Together we can bring down the cost of prescription drugs, prevent surprise medical bills, get providers to rein in skyrocketing costs, and more.
The Latest on Health care

Understanding Oregon’s 2024 Prescription Drug Price Transparency Report
New survey shows Oregonians are concerned about high healthcare costs, support policies to address health care prices
Updates
PIRG campaign to pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act advances
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Public’s right to challenge weak patents for Rx drugs is at risk.
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Comment: Re: Health Care Market Oversight Program Review of Proposed OHSU-Legacy Transaction
Health Care Survey – Toplines
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Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge facility fees for care at the doctor’s office
I support OSPIRG for the health of the state I love.Laura V.F., Member

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Proposed merger could raise health care costs, threatening patient access, affordability
Organizations including OSPIRG, representing Oregonians across the state, submitted comments on Wednesday to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) as it reviews the proposed acquisition of Legacy Health System by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
New Poll Shows Oregonians Struggle with Skyrocketing Health Care Costs, Bipartisan Support for Government Action
Three-quarters of Oregonians have gone without health care due to cost and even more worry about affording care in the future
Advisory committee publishes report meant to help Congress solve ambulance surprise billing
A long-anticipated report from the federally appointed Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee published Wednesday, sent to Congress.

OSPIRG Federal Lobby Day: Bills in Congress would tackle microplastic pollution and health care price transparency
On April 10th, our national network held a federal lobby day and met with over 70 congressional legislators and staff to urge bipartisan support for microplastic-free waters and more transparency in our health care system.