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Oregon Insurers Double Profits From Last Year

Shedding members, padding surplus and increasing profits continued
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 >>

St. Helens Hospital Faces Voters on November 2

As the election approaches, Columbia Health District officials await a decision on a certificate of need to build the hospital
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. Read More >>

Coordination Marks Unprecedented Pilot

Program launched by 19 Oregon health organizations to lower healthcare premiums, increase quality of care for Oregonians with chronic conditions
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. Read More >>

Northwest Health Foundation Benefts Uncommon Partnerships

Grants target those most affected by lack of health insurance; focus on equity and public health
August 26, 2010 -- As part of an effort to encourage the participation of those communities most affected by the problems of the current health care system, and those who could most significantly benefit from health care reform, Northwest Health Foundation (NWHF) has awarded 11 health care reform grants totaling $500,000.  Read More >>

Oregon to Look at Single-Payer Bill Next Session

Advocates for a dedicated tax to pay for basic health coverage want to introduce a 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 Read More >>

The Best Care Possible: You’re Worth It

August 25, 2010 -- I and many of my physician colleagues are tired, stressed, rushed and frustrated.  Federal healthcare reform may offer some distant relief to us, but today, it still seems miles away. Read More >>

State Employees Likely to Face Benefit Reductions

Although cutbacks probably won’t occur until next July, serious discussions are under way
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. Read More >>

Department of Labor Rules in Favor of Local Nurses Union

The ruling came down a year after a complaint had been filed by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals Local 5017
August 25, 2010 -- Justice came too late for a group of nurses and health professionals who were ousted from their union in July 2009. Read More >>

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. Read More >>

LifeWorks NW Joins Hands with CareOregon

Together they opened a clinic in Milwaukie offering physical and mental health services
August 19, 2010 -- It makes sense to combine physical and mental health services in the same clinic setting, particularly for people suffering from chronic medical conditions. Read More >>
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