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flag Oregon allocates $25M to stabilize rural maternity care, addressing closures and access issues.

flag Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has secured $25 million in state funding to stabilize maternity care, focusing on rural and smaller hospitals. flag $15 million will support facilities with fewer than 50 beds, many over 30 miles from another hospital, while $10 million will adjust DRG rates for larger hospitals through 2026 CCO payments. flag The state aims to match funds federally to expand impact. flag The effort addresses workforce shortages and rising costs driving maternity unit closures, seeking to improve access, reduce travel burdens, and protect maternal and infant health.

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