health policy board

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 >>

Doctors, Trial Attorneys Speak Out on Tort Reform

The most controversial proposal would abolish the current tort system, replacing it with a no-fault administrative system

January 5, 2011 -- When trial attorneys and physicians get together, there’s nothing more contentious than having a discussion about overhauling the tort system. However, a task force convened by the Oregon Health Policy Board stayed away from such rancor. Read More >>

Health Insurance Exchange Faces 2011 Legislature

Governor-elect John Kitzhaber will ultimately decide if health industry representatives can sit on its board

December 15, 2010 – Oregon’s Health Policy Board took a giant step toward creating a health insurance exchange on Tuesday, drafting legislation for the 2011 session. Read More >>

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 >>

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 >>

Oregon Embarks on Public Health Plan Option

More questions than answers surround the creation of a statewide public option and health insurance exchange

August 11, 2010 -- Those who fought so hard for a publicly-owned health insurance option during much of 2009, only to be dismissed by Congress, may see their dreams realized at least in Oregon by 2014. Read More >>

Business Leaders Join Health Improvement Committee

February 17, 2010 -- Three business leaders have been appointed to the Health Improvement Committee by the Oregon Health Policy Board. Read More >>

Regence Wants Slow Approach on Reform

Since 2006, Massachusetts has seen a dramatic reduction in premiums for individuals and small businesses after creating an insurance exchange.

February 11, 2010 – It was quite a coincidence. Almost the same time Regence BlueCross BlueShield received approval to raise individual rates by 16 percent, one of its top executives urged policymakers to proceed slowly with setting up an insurance exchange so the market wouldn’t be disrupted. Read More >>

Applicants Sought for Health Policy Board Committees

December 17, 2009 -- Nominations are being accepted for three Oregon Health Policy Board committees. Applications for the Health Systems Performance Committee and the Medical Liability Task Force will close Thurs., December 31, 2009. The deadline to submit an application for the Oregon Health Improvement Plan Committee is Wed., January 6, 2010. Read More >>