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Oregon Health Authority Reaches Out to Oregonians

Its Action Plan for Health lays out a comprehensive health reform plan for the state
January 25, 2011 -- The citizen-led Oregon Health Policy Board delivered the "Action Plan for Health" to Oregon lawmakers last month, laying out a comprehensive health reform plan for the state. Read More >>

Legislature Increases the Role of Physician Assistants

Now physician assistants can be supervised by a panel of physicians that are regulated by the Oregon Medical Board
January 20, 2011 -- Physician assistants (PAs) can now play a larger role in primary care, thanks to legislation passed during the legislature’s special session (House Bill 3642), which is being heralded by physicians and the co-founder of a Portland chain of neighborhood healthcare clinics. Read More >>

Soda Tax on the Menu for Oregon Legislature

Advocates likely face intense lobbying pressure from the soda industry if the bill even gets a chance
January 19, 2011 – Oregon public health advocates want the legislature to consider a new tax on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages that would generate around $100 million annually. Read More >>

Mental Health Leaders to Discuss Use of Psychiatric Medication

Bob Whitaker calls mental illness a hidden epidemic and questions why the number of people diagnosed has tripled in the past 20 years
January 19, 2011 -- Bob Whitaker, a journalist and well-regarded author of books about mental healthcare and illness in America is coming to Portland on Feb. 10 to discuss his new book, Anatomy of an Epidemic, and how psychiatric medication is used to treat people with mental illness. Read More >>

Rick North Prepares to Take on Powerful Corporate Interests

He’s stepping down from the Campaign for Safe Food where he led the effort to eliminate recombinant bovine growth hormone from milk products
January 13, 2011 -- Rick North has a passion for democracy that took an unexpected turn when conservative Republicans gained control of Congress in November. Read More >>

Patient-Centered Medical Homes Recognized by NCQA

Three clinics in Oregon have met the NCQA recognition standards that assure patients receive the care when and where they need it
January 12, 2011 -- Three independent physician practices are the first in Oregon to receive National Commission for Quality Assurance Recognition as patient-centered medical homes. 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 >>

Advisory Group Appointed for Health Insurance Exchange

The group represents small businesses, low-income consumers, advocates and students
December 20, 2010 – A 10-member consumer advisory group has been appointed by the Oregon Health Authority to assist staff in planning and development of a statewide health insurance exchange. Read More >>

Oral Health Advocates Say Dental Therapists Could Ease Shortages

The Oregon Dental Association remains skeptical about such an approach
December 20, 2010 -- Oral health advocates, bolstered by favorable national reports on dental therapists, told legislators that training and deploying mid-level providers could help ease the shortage of providers. But the Oregon Dental Association (ODA) remains skeptical of any legislation to change the scope of practice laws.  Read More >>

Dameron Leaves Legacy on Oregon Patient Safety

Jim Dameron retires this month from the Oregon Patient Safety Commission, which he helped create nearly a decade ago
December 15, 2010 -- Looking back on it now, there were several forces that led Jim Dameron to help create and then run Oregon's Patient Safety Commission. Read More >>
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