CA Hospital Fair Pricing Act- What can Oregon learn from this?
This article summarizes California’s Hospital Fair Pricing Act, which was passed in 2006 with the intent of protecting low-income uninsured patients from having to pay hospitals’ full billed charges. Something for Oregon to consider? Look here for full article. ...
Medicare Hospital Charges Now Public
For the first time you can compare charges from hospitals in an area. This data is from FY 2011, so not reflective of current charges, but you can still see the wide variability of charges for the same procedure. Link to article from Washington Post Link to...
An Evening Forum on Oregon’s Two Health CO-OPs
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OR Budget Hearings – Your Chance to Speak
The Ways and Means Committee of the 2013 Oregon Legislative session is on the road, holding public hearings on the state's proposed budget. Here are the remaining meetings on their calendar so far: Bend: Friday, April 19 4:30 - 6 pm William Healy Armory 875 SW Simpson...
Public Event May 6th: Health Comparison Data for Consumers
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Conference 2013: Sharon Gary-Smith reminds us of why we are on the march to build a movement
Transforming Health Care: Putting Health First Sharon Gary-Smith, our closing speaker, shares her passion for social justice and reminds us of why we are on the march to build a...
Conference 2013: Jeff Cogen, Chair of the Multnomah County Commissioners
Transforming Health Care: Putting Health First Jeff Cogen, Chair of the Multnomah County Commissioners, discusses the role of the social determinants of health on the county's health...
Conference 2013: Sue Christoforou, the Equality Trust
Transforming Health Care: Putting Health First Sue Christoforou, from the Equality Trust in the UK, delves into the links between income inequality and health and social...
Conference 2013: Dr. John Santa, director of the Health Ratings Center at Consumer Reports
Transforming Health Care: Putting Health First Dr. John Santa, director of the Health Ratings Center at Consumer Reports, examines the state of health care reform and describes the role of his program in improving...
Conference 2013: Mike Bonetto, Health Policy Advisor to Governor Kitzhaber
Transforming Health Care: Putting Health First Mike Bonetto, Health Policy Advisor to Governor Kitzhaber, discusses Coordinated Care Organizations...
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