Rural Healthcare Access

Factual background and legislative updates on this specific area of concern.

In the outlying and rural areas of District 3, residents face a severe shortage of primary care doctors and specialists. Regional clinics face staffing hurdles, and patients frequently have to drive long distances from places like Applegate, Ruch, or Gold Hill to Medford or even out of the region to receive specialized care or urgent mental health services.

Last reviewed August 8, 2026.

Related Oregon Legislation

These Oregon bills match this topic by complete words or phrases in their title or description. Each card shows the latest action reported by the legislative data feed.

HB 4040

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The Act changes the rules for how certain health care is given in this state. The Act alters how certain health care providers are licensed...

HB 4075

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This Act makes the State Treasurer use unclaimed moneys to guarantee a loan to a hospital. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [Digest: This A...

HB 4142

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The Act says that some entities have to write a policy and teach their staff about the medical use of marijuana. (Flesch Readability Score:...

HB 4047

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The Act tells OHA to create a new hospital license type. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rul...