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Barney Speight Isn't Kidding When He Says He's Retiring

Barney Speight Isn't Kidding When He Says He's Retiring

Before leaving state government, however, Speight had some words of wisdom about the future of coordinated care organizations.
May 10, 2013 – This time around Barney Speight insists it's for real. On July 1, he's stepping down as special assistant to the director of the Oregon Health Authority, Dr. Bruce Goldberg, and intends to retire – for good. Read More >>
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Barney Speight Returns to State Government

Barney Speight Returns to State Government

This time around he’s working as a special assistant to Bruce Goldberg
August 15, 2012 -- Barney Speight is back at state government again. After leaving earlier last year to join the ODS Companies, Speight has returned to the Oregon Health Authority – this time as a special assistant to Dr. Bruce Goldberg, director. Read More >>
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One Out-of-State Organization Questions Becoming a Coordinated Care Organization

One Out-of-State Organization Questions Becoming a Coordinated Care Organization

It’s unclear if two others still intend to apply, but they face different challenges different from local organizations
June 7, 2012—Many were shocked when two large, publicly traded companies sent letters of intent to the Oregon Health Authority expressing their intention to apply to become a coordinated care organization. Now it’s not clear if they, or a third out-of-state organization, will even apply.   Read More >>
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Panel on Health Reform Focuses on Ditching the Insurance Industry

Panel on Health Reform Focuses on Ditching the Insurance Industry

Prominent healthcare critics speaking in Portland staunchly support and defend a single payer system
April 27, 2012—Three prominent critics of the country’s current healthcare system and ardent reform advocates appeared in Portland today to discuss their views on health reform, President Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and what ought to be done to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare. Read More >>
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Insurance Agents to Play Critical Role in Oregon’s Insurance Exchange

Insurance Agents to Play Critical Role in Oregon’s Insurance Exchange

At the same time, agents will need special training and have to meet specific criteria to become eligible
April 16, 2012—The Oregon Health Insurance Exchange wants to train and use insurance agents to help uninsured individuals and small businesses purchase health insurance in 2014. But questions remain about the role of agents and their impact on consumers who need their advice. Read More >>
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Policy Board Voices Little Concern About CCO Letters of Intent

Policy Board Voices Little Concern About CCO Letters of Intent

April 12, 2012—A presentation about the number of organizations intending to become coordinated care organizations (CCOs) by August drew little discussion from the Oregon Health Policy Board on Tuesday.   Read More >>
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Intersection of Public Health and CCOs Discussed During Public Health Week

Intersection of Public Health and CCOs Discussed During Public Health Week

The ability for public health to clearly define its role within a CCO will be essential, panelists say
April 6, 2012—A panel discussion about public health’s role in coordinated care organizations stressed the need for public health departments to use concrete, factual and evidence-based arguments to help define their roles within those organizations. Read More >>
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A Tight Timeline for CCO Development Worries Policy Board Members, Advocates

A Tight Timeline for CCO Development Worries Policy Board Members, Advocates

But Dr. Bruce Goldberg said it was critical to get CCOs up and running and for the state to receive additional federal funds
March 19, 2012—The Oregon Health Authority is racing against the clock in order to have coordinated care organizations (CCOs) certified and providing care to Oregon Health Plan patients by August 1st amid growing concern that the tight timeline doesn’t leave enough time for a thorough vetting public process. Read More >>
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Dr. Carla McKelvey Appointed to Oregon Health Policy Board

Dr. Carla McKelvey Appointed to Oregon Health Policy Board

Another vacancy also exists on the board, but that person cannot be from the healthcare industry
February 15, 2012 -- Governor John Kitzhaber has appointed Dr. Carla McKelvey to serve on the Oregon Health Policy Board. Read More >>
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Federal Officials Likely to Approve Waivers to Transform Oregon’s Healthcare System

Federal Officials Likely to Approve Waivers to Transform Oregon’s Healthcare System

Once the Legislature approves the business plan setting in motion coordinated care organizations, the state’s on its way to reduce costs and improve health
January 30, 2012 --Discussion are under way with federal officials to provide Oregon with another $2.5 billion in Medicaid funds over the next five years to help transform its healthcare system and also approve the necessary waivers to implement the new plan. Read More >>
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