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Public Option Could Mean Buy-In to OHP

Sen. Alan Bates plans to introduce an amendment to health exchange legislation
April 7, 2011 -- A public health plan option might still be alive in Oregon after its chances appeared to have died during this year’s legislative session. Read More >>

Hospital Provider Tax Could Temper OHP Cuts

Talks begin with hospitals to increase tax to draw down more federal dollars
April 7, 2011 -- Discussions are expected to begin next week on a plan to increase the hospital provider tax as a way to reduce the proposed 19 percent reimbursement cuts to the Oregon Health Plan. Read More >>

Transformation Team Takes Draft Bill to Task

Oregon Health Authority and Governor’s office drafted a document to guide lawmakers, but some say it leaves crucial issues unaddressed
March 3, 2011--The Oregon Health Authority and leaders from Governor John Kitzhaber’s office have distilled a month’s worth of high-level conversations on healthcare transformation into a legislative concept intended to guide lawmakers taking on health reform. Read More >>

Rural Healthcare Providers Fight Proposed Reimbursement Changes

They claim Senate Bill 239 would jeopardize Oregon’s Type B rural hospitals
February 28, 2011--Big changes could come to rural hospitals if legislation passes to review and potentially change their Medicaid reimbursement rates to reflect demographic and economic shifts in the areas they serve. Read More >>

Democrats Face Tough Stand to Hold Majorities

Key healthcare initiatives for Democrats hinge on control of both houses and the governor’s office
October 20, 2010 -- One of the fiercest battles for control of the Oregon legislature is currently taking place in southern Oregon over the seat held by Sen. Alan Bates. Read More >>
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