Health Care

Current Campaigns

Safe & Affordable Prescription Drugs

Pharmaceutical companies make important life-saving medicines. But that shouldn't give them license to drive up drug prices, ignore the risks of harmful side effects, or block needed reforms in Oregon and in Congress. More.

Health Care Solutions For Oregon

OSPIRG is advocating clear protections and policies to rein in costs and make sure consumers get access to the care they need. Health insurance companies should do everything they can to foster top quality health care, eliminate unnecessary and counterproductive costs, and keep premiums and out-of-pocket costs reasonable and affordable. More.

Healthy Kids Oregon

Vote YES on 50! OSPIRG is supporting this common sense plan to make quality children’s health care affordable for all families. It’s only fair to give children guaranteed access to checkups, preventative care and other treatment. And it’s only fair to raise Oregon's tobacco tax to help pay for the program, discourage young people from starting smoking, and help Oregonians quit. More.

Overview

Health care costs are increasing much faster than the rate of inflation, putting the squeeze on everyone, and pricing too many out of coverage. OSPIRG is advocating common sense solutions to keep Oregon healthy.

Health insurance premiums and out of pocket costs are rising faster than inflation, putting the squeeze on Oregonians and forcing some out of coverage all together.