New Federal Waiver in Oregon Offers Incentives to Get More Doctors in Rural Areas

A new federal waiver for Oregon includes a provision aimed at luring doctors to small towns. The state won final approval Monday from the Obama administration for plans to move ahead with big changes in healthcare. The new agreement also funds a program to help physicians pay off their student loans if they agree to set up shop in rural or other underserved areas. Read more here.

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