Portland Medicare Patients Struggle to Find Care, Schools Face Closures
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New study reveals Portlands struggle with Medicare primary care access, with only 35% of clinics accepting new patients, compared to 77% in other major cities. Wait times are also significantly longer in Portland, with a median of 61 days, compared to 8 days in New York. Experts attribute this to heavy market consolidation, with 60% of Oregon clinics tied to big health systems. Meanwhile, Portland Public Schools is considering closing 5-10 schools due to a 12% enrollment drop since 2018, with more declines expected.
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