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June 20, 2012 — On Tuesday, June 19, 11 organizations, plus Marion and Polk counties, signed an agreement to create Willamette Valley Community Health, LLC, seeking authorization from the state as a Coordinated Care Organization to serve Medicaid patients in Marion and Polk Counties.

June 19, 2012—The Oregon Health Authority is nearing the end of countless hours of negotiations with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) to finalize a waiver that will allow the state to legally move forward with reforming the Oregon Health Plan.

June 19, 2012 -- Oregon Health & Science University has been recognized as a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality" for the secondyear in a row. For its efforts, OHSU is listed in the Healthcare EqualityIndex 2012 report, an annual survey conducted by the Human RightsCampaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country'slargest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization.OHSU is one of 71 respondents that earned top marks for itscommitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients and their

June 19, 2012—The program and technological infrastructure allowing small employers to purchase health insurance through Oregon’s exchange is beginning to take shape. Making the process easy for employers and reducing administrative burden will be key to its success, according to its staff.

June 18, 2012.-– O4AD, the Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging & Disabilities, is pleased to announce the association’s new officers for the 2012-2014 biennium. These officers were voted in by O4AD’s Board of Directors and will serve a 2-year term.Chair: Rodney Schroeder. Executive Director (Operations), NorthWest Senior & Disability ServicesChair-Elect: Peggy Brey. Division Director, Multnomah County Aging & Disability ServicesTreasurer: Jeff Hill. Director, Washington County Disability, Aging & Veterans Services