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Medicaid and Healthcare Access Planning Partner Convening Report

Medicaid and Healthcare Access Planning Partner Convening Report

Dec 10, 2025
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Oregon faces disproportionate challenges with Medicaid and upcoming federal requirements—making collaboration essential to protect access for vulnerable communities.

In October, Project Access NOW convened 40+ leaders from Portland metro safety-net organizations to address critical gaps in health insurance and access to care.This week, we issued a report summarizing key findings from that convening, including:

* Anticipated policy and funding changes impacting safety-net programs

* Strategies for a coordinated response

* Offers and requests from participants

This work continues through follow-up meetings and operational planning, and we welcome any organization or community member to join our efforts.

Learn more about PANOW’s mission to serve as a “safety net to the safety net” and our ongoing efforts to connect individuals to care and advocate for systemic solutions.

Read the report here.

Read the report