health exchange

Reactions to OSPIRG Report on Insurance Exchange Mixed

Consumer groups continue to emphasize the importance of negotiating power
November 22, 2011—Consumer groups are continuing to question whether the health insurance exchange – without the power to negotiate rates with insurance companies – can be effective, following the release of a report by OSPIRG, which gave the exchange a B- grade.  Read More >>

House Passes Insurance Exchange Bill

June 7, 2011 – A bill that sets in motion the creation of a health insurance exchange in Oregon passed the House of Representatives today with 48 votes in favor and 12 opposed. Read More >>

Legislative Logjam on Exchange Bill Rendered Moot

A bill to begin to create a health insurance exchange heads to the House floor
June 1, 2011 – Rep. Jim Thompson (R-Dallas) was the sole Republican on the House Health Care Committee Wednesday to support a bill that sets in motion the creation of a health insurance exchange in Oregon. Read More >>

Insurance Exchange Bill Likely to Progress Without Much Change

The fight for a stronger health insurance exchange in Oregon will likely take place beyond the legislative session as lawmakers look to pass a compromise bill
April 21, 2011 -- A month ago, Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland) told his Senate colleagues that he wouldn't vote for a bill creating a health insurance exchange if it included commissions for insurance brokers.  Read More >>

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 >>
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