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OHPB sends CCO implementation proposal to Oregon Legislature 1
Here’s the press release from Oregon Health Authority: Jan. 24, 2012 Media Contact: Patty Wentz, OHA Director of Communications, Bb: 503-932-6243, Patty.Wentz@state.or.us Today, the Oregon Health Policy Board voted to send the implementation proposal for coordinated care organizations (CCOs) to state lawmakers for final approval. The action is the next step in improving the Oregon …
Read MoreHealth care reform is working in Oregon 0
In an opinion piece for the Salem Statesman-Journal, Chris DeMars of the Northwest Health Foundation writes: In Oregon, we know what works for us — especially when it comes to our health. That’s why no matter what’s happening — or not happening — on the national stage, Oregonians are ready to transform our health care …
Read MoreWhat We Give Up for Health Care 1
In an opinion piece for The New York Times, Ezekiel J. Emanuel writes: WHEN it comes to health care, most liberals are committed above all to ensuring that every American has insurance. In their view, the greatest achievement of the health care reform act passed under President Obama is to finally erase the moral stain of the …
Read MoreOregon Health Insurance Exchange Board Meeting 0
The Board of Directors of the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Corporation will meet on Wednesday January 11th. The primary focus of this meeting will be review of the final draft of the business plan for implementing the exchange in Oregon that will be presented to legislators during the February session. If you are not able …
Read MoreOregon Health Policy Board Meeting 0
The OHPB will be meeting for most of the day on January 10th. The agenda can be found here, with major topics including medical liability, the proposed Tri County Medicaid Collaborative, and the final draft of the CCO business plan. The meeting is also streamed online, so you can watch/listen if you cannot attend in …
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