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Medicaid Advisory Committee Voices Concerns Over Cuts

Medicaid Advisory Committee Voices Concerns Over Cuts

The state’s proposed reductions to the prioritized list of OHP services spark fear about patient well-being
 March 23, 2011--Members of the Medicaid Advisory Committee vehemently voiced their concerns Wednesday about the state’s proposed cost-saving reductions to covered services for Oregon Health Plan patients. Read More >>
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OHP Transformation Pegged for November

OHP Transformation Pegged for November

Lawmakers received a draft timeline for integrating the Oregon Health Plan
March 17, 2011 – The Health System Transformation Team received a draft timeline Wednesday night that sets a deadline of November for significant changes to the Oregon Health Plan. Read More >>
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Concerns Cloud Transformation Team

Concerns Cloud Transformation Team

As the group’s final meeting approaches, key questions remain unanswered
March 10, 2011--Those hoping to get a clearer picture Wednesday night of what Oregon's healthcare reform legislation might look like were sorely disappointed, as the Health System Transformation Team raised more concerns about process and received few concrete answers from the Oregon Health Authority and Governor John Kitzhaber’s staff. Read More >>
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Central Oregon Project Targets ER Visits

Central Oregon Project Targets ER Visits

A goal of reducing emergency room visits involves coordination
March 9, 2011 -- Larry Kite’s a former U.S. Ski Team coach who’s had 22 surgeries – some for sports injuries, some for the pancreatic cancer he’s currently fighting. Read More >>
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CareOregon Considers Federal Co-op

CareOregon Considers Federal Co-op

The Oregon Health Plan insurer testified in Washington DC on February 7, but won't reveal testimony
February 21, 2011 -- The Federal Co-op Program Advisory Board met a second time February 7 – and has issued a timeline for implementation of the co-op program, as well as a request for comment. Read More >>
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Hospital Provider Tax Called Into Question

Hospital Provider Tax Called Into Question

What happened to a $2.8 million withhold account held by the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems in 2007?
February 17, 2011 -- A provider tax imposed on hospitals has helped keep the Oregon Health Plan afloat since July 2004. Read More >>
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Budget Implications for OHP Challenge Transformation Team

Budget Implications for OHP Challenge Transformation Team

Legislative leaders who sit on that team are determined to come up with those tough answers by March 23
February 10, 2011— When legislators grapple with the Oregon Health Plan budget in April, those in leadership positions may already have come up with the answers. Read More >>
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Medicaid Calls for Voluntary Co-Payments for Oregon Health Plan

Medicaid Calls for Voluntary Co-Payments for Oregon Health Plan

Only one health plan is attempting to collect co-payments on prescription coverage, yet all the capitation rates have been reduced
January 20, 2011 -- Trying to collect a $3 co-payment from people on the Oregon Health Plan who visit a doctor’s office just doesn’t work. Even state officials, who got approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, acknowledge that. Read More >>
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Oregon's Healthcare System Prepares for Big Changes

Oregon's Healthcare System Prepares for Big Changes

Discussion is under way about integrating mental health and long-term care services into the Medicaid managed care plans
December 15, 2010 -- The wheels are already in motion for a profound change to Oregon’s healthcare delivery system. Read More >>
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Governor-elect Kitzhaber Proposes Changes to OHP

Governor-elect Kitzhaber Proposes Changes to OHP

He wants to consolidate physical health, mental health and long-term care services, handing that authority to the Medicaid managed care plans
November 17, 2010 -- Even before he takes the oath of office, Governor-elect John Kitzhaber has some changes in mind when it comes to the Oregon Health Plan, which was created under his leadership as Senate President. Read More >>
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