Oregon has several initiatives to contain Medicare costs. First, policymakers are launching a basic health program in July of 2024 that will cover people who earn up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Secondly, they've established a Cost Growth Target that helps to ensure healthcare costs do not outpace other types of economic growth. Lastly, the Oregon Public Employees Benefit Board has established multiple approaches to contain high costs, including capping reimbursement rates paid by the insurers that contract with them. It's interesting how each state is responding with unique solutions to the rising costs of healthcare