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Letter: Readers respond: Congressional delegation should protect medical care for seniors
December 1, 2022
Originally published in The Oregonian
As a senior citizen, I have been enrolled in Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs for a number of years. I have affordable access to treat my ongoing medical problems and address the maladies that come with my aging process.
One feature that has become very valuable to me during the pandemic is telehealth. Instead of a long wait in an emergency room or urgent care that exposes me to airborne viruses, I can go to a computer and talk to a professional about my symptoms and get an educated opinion on my next steps. I believe this not only helps me but helps ease the burden on staff at hospitals and clinics.
I hope the U.S. Congress and our new congressional representatives Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas and Lori Chavez-DeRemer will join the effort to protect and enhance our Medicare Advantage programs.
Mark Sturbois, Portland
