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Scope of Practice Bill Sidelined by Sponsor

Sen. Laurie Monnes Anderson (D-Gresham) will work on this bill with stakeholders “in the interim” between the 2011 and 2012 sessions
April 7, 2011—A bill that would create a more streamlined process for scope of practice changes is being tabled so legislators can focus their energy on more pressing healthcare transformation issues. Read More >>

Volunteer Medical Professionals Could Become Immune to Liability

Proposed legislation creates an exception for volunteers working with charitable organizations
March 31, 2011 – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Gene Whisnant (R-Redmond) would create immunity from civil liability, including malpractice lawsuits, for doctors and dentists who volunteer with charitable organizations that serve homeless veterans. Read More >>

Transformation Team Concludes Work, Passes Torch To Legislature

But concerns remain about costs, community impacts, and federal cooperation
 March 24, 2011--The Health System Transformation Team concluded its work Wednesday night, and passed the torch to the Legislature with a mixture of celebration, caution and concern about the costs and cooperation needed locally and federally to implement healthcare reform Read More >>

Direct Entry Midwives Could Need License

Proposed legislation stirs longstanding controversy
March 24, 2011 -- A bill sponsored by Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland) would require a license in Oregon for direct entry midwives. Read More >>

Bill Aims to Recruit More Primary Care Docs

Legislation would work in tandem with similar efforts
March 24, 2011 -- Rep. Nancy Nathanson (D-Eugene) no longer serves on the House Health Care Committee, but her commitment to healthcare issues remains steadfast. That’s why she’s sponsoring House Bill 2366, which focuses on recruiting more primary care physicians to Oregon. Read More >>

Bill Would Extend Whistle-Blower Protection to Hospital Staffers

Oregon’s hospital association says it won’t oppose though bill isn’t needed
March 24, 2011 -- Besides nurses, few workers at Oregon hospitals enjoy specific whistle-blower protection under state law. Read More >>

Amendment Challenged for Insurance Exchange with Brokers

Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland) turns Senate Subcommittee on Health Care Reform into a referendum on insurance agents
 March 21, 2011 -- Last Thursday’s contentious Senate Subcommittee on Health Care Reform work session on Oregon’s health insurance exchange bill illustrated the rough road ahead for legislation that would transform the state’s health insurance marketplace. Read More >>

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 >>

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 >>

Dental Health Groups Compromise on Legislation

Oregon Dental Association, Oral Health Coalition emerge from months of mediation with a bill to address dental workforce, access issues
March 10, 2011 --The Oregon Oral Health Coalition and the Oregon Dental Association have joined forces to draft legislation that would create dental care pilot projects intended to address the state’s lack of workforce and access to care. Read More >>
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