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The Applications Are In: CCOs Will Be in Every Part of Oregon

The Applications Are In: CCOs Will Be in Every Part of Oregon

It was uncertain until this week how many organizations would apply to become a CCO, and the recently announced investment the federal government intends to make will help them become established
May 5, 2012—The expected but still jaw-dropping announcement that the federal government would give Oregon $1.9 billion over five years to help jump start healthcare reform in Oregon shadowed an equally important development: the Oregon Health Authority’s receipt of 14 applications from potential coordinated care organizations that would provide care to 90 percent of the state’s Oregon Health Plan population. Read More >>
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Hospitals and Counties Tell Legislators Their Involvement in CCOs is Crucial

Hospitals and Counties Tell Legislators Their Involvement in CCOs is Crucial

Don’t leave it up to just the managed care organizations providing healthcare services to Oregon Health Plan patients, they urged
December 22, 2011—It wasn’t difficult to read in between the lines of the diplomatic language from hospital representatives when they appeared before the legislature’s House and Senate healthcare committees on Tuesday. Read More >>
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Special Legislative Hearing Focuses on Business Plan for Health Transformation

Special Legislative Hearing Focuses on Business Plan for Health Transformation

Legislators continue to have questions about details, and exactly how coordinated care organizations will work
December 22, 2011—The business plan that will lead to the formation of coordinated care organizations (CCO) and transform the healthcare delivery system in Oregon took front and center when legislators gathered in Salem for an all-day meeting on Tuesday. Read More >>
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Mike Bonetto Stresses Importance of Public Health

Mike Bonetto Stresses Importance of Public Health

But there’s not enough communication or integration with the private sector, he told officials
October 12, 2011—Public health can play a large role in reforming Oregon’s healthcare system, Mike Bonetto, health policy advisor to Governor Kitzhaber, told officials at Oregon’s Public Health Association’s annual conference. Read More >>
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Dental Program Would Meet Federal Requirements for Uninsured Children

Dental Program Would Meet Federal Requirements for Uninsured Children

The Medicare reimbursement rate would be cut for hospitals who refuse to contract with managed care organizations
June 28, 2011—Oregon is a governor signature away from ensuring that low-income children under 19 years of age receive comprehensive dental coverage.
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Healthcare Transformation Bill Moves Forward

Healthcare Transformation Bill Moves Forward

Weeks of behind-the-door negotiations end
June 22, 2011— The healthcare transformation bill that will completely overhaul the Oregon Health Plan is moving forward, after weeks of intense behind-the-scenes political negotiations, as well as rumors among lobbyists, advocates, providers and others regarding what would happen to the bill.   Read More >>
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Healthcare Legislative Roundup

Healthcare Legislative Roundup

The healthcare legislation approved by the House and Senate, and signed by the Governor during the week of June 13 through June 17
June 20, 2011-- The Oregon Legislature approved numerous bills this week related to healthcare. And Governor John Kitzhaber has begun to sign many into law.
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Practice Agreements Expected to Reduce Barriers for Physician Assistants

Practice Agreements Expected to Reduce Barriers for Physician Assistants

Sen. Laurie Monnes Anderson calls the bill “a physician assistant modernization act.”
June 17, 2011—Sen. Alan Bates (D-Ashland) expressed frustration and lamentation on the Senate floor Tuesday telling his colleagues that physician assistants “simply give up the pursuit of a license and employment in Oregon and move to other states” because of the bureaucratic difficulties they experience.   Read More >>
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Cultural Competency Bill is Dead

Cultural Competency Bill is Dead

Republicans voted against a motion to hear the bill at a later time
May 19, 2011—House Republicans again voted against Senate Bill 97, a cultural competency bill that would have required the Oregon Health Authority to work with 18 regulatory boards to develop standards, educational and learning opportunities, and information so providers can provide more culturally competent care to minority and ethnic groups.
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Cultural Competency Bill Fails the House

Cultural Competency Bill Fails the House

The bill will be reconsidered; "We're not giving up on this," said Rep. Tina Kotek
May 18, 2011—Senate Bill 97 failed the House in a split 30-30 vote along party lines today. Read More >>
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