Oregon Insurers Double Profits From Last Year

Shedding members, padding surplus and increasing profits continued
By: David Rosenfeld
September 1, 2010 -- Oregon’s eight largest health insurers continued to shed members and increase profits in the first six months of this year, based on the industry’s latest financial statements released by the Oregon Insurance Division. Read More >>
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St. Helens Hospital Faces Voters on November 2

September 1, 2010 -- While state officials consider granting a certificate of need for a 12-bed community hospital in St. Helens, residents have secured enough signatures to place the issue on the Nov. 2 ballot.
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Department of Labor Rules in Favor of Local Nurses Union

August 25, 2010 -- Justice came too late for a group of nurses and health professionals who were ousted from their union in July 2009.
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Coordination Marks Unprecedented Pilot

August 31, 2010 – Fourteen medical groups, five health plans and four of the State’s purchasing groups in Oregon have launched an unprecedented pilot program designed to improve care and reduce costs for thousands of patients across the state.
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Oregon to Look at Single-Payer Bill Next Session

August 25, 2010 -- A loose coalition of single-payer advocates in Oregon has taken the first steps toward developing legislation for the 2011 session
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Help Shape Health Reform in Oregon

August 19, 2010 -- The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health Policy Board will host six community meetings around the state in early September to solicit public comment.
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State Employees Likely to Face Benefit Reductions

August 25, 2010 -- With Oregon facing a $2.7 billion deficit next biennium, health insurance benefits for the state’s 52,000 employees could be drastically reduced.
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