Oregon interpreter rules hurt health care access, group says

The group of medical directors representing organizations that oversee care to 1.3 million Oregonians say state rules are hurting access to crucial medical interpreter services and fueling health care inequities.

Earlier this year Oregon lawmaker passed a controversial bill characterized by supporters as a major step in improving medical interpreter access around the state. But if you ask the state’s medical directors serving more than 1 million low-income people in the state, more needs to be done.

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