Oregon Public Broadcasting
About a quarter of Oregonians on Medicaid get a dental visit each year. That compares to almost three-quarters of the general population.
Cavities and gingivitis might not sound like a big deal. But over time, poor dental health can lead to inflamed gums. And the bacteria from inflamed gums travel through the bloodstream causing everything from heart disease to cancer.
Jul 12, 2016
In the small universe that is health insurance, 2017 may turn out to be pretty nice for the men and women who predict how much insurers have to pay out in claims.
“Actuaries across the country will be able to sleep better at night for 2017,” John Bertko, chief actuary for Covered California, said.
May 4, 2016