Rationing care in Oregon

Caring. 1991 Jun;10(6):54-7.

Abstract

As a means of curtailing rising health care costs under Medicaid, Oregon has developed a priority list of some 700 medical conditions. The list will serve as the basis for determining what Medicaid services low-income people in Oregon receive. The plan is being heralded by some as a significant step toward universal access to health care, while others see it as unfairly depriving many of needed services.

MeSH terms

  • Cost Control / methods
  • Health Care Rationing / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Medicaid / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Oregon
  • State Health Plans / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • United States