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Insurers, Consumers Battle Over Public Disclosure

Under the proposed rule, financial information considered confidential by insurance companies would be made public when they request a rate increase

By: Diane Lund-Muzikant

February 4, 2010 -- A tug of war is under way between health insurers and consumer advocates over disclosure, and the decision rests in the hands of Oregon’s Insurance Division. Read More >>

Insurers Ready Another Round of Double-Digit Hikes February 4, 2010 -- Regence BlueCross BlueShield is asking the Insurance Division to approve a 25.3 percent average premium increase on more than 73,000 individuals whose policies renew starting April 1. Read More >>	It’s Time for Mental Health Parity for all Oregonians February 4, 2010 -- There are more than 201,000 Oregonians who pay for insurance by themselves and who don’t have mandated mental health benefits. It's time they do. Read More >>	Klamath County Leads the Way in Dental Care for Pregnant Women February 4, 2010 -- A dental program in rural Oregon that focuses on pregnant women and infants has the potential to become a national model, according to a study to be published in Biomed Central Public Health within the next few months. Read More >>
A Reform Wish List February 4, 2010 -- Though the national debate over healthcare reform is far from over, most sympathizers now agree on common objectives, including universal access to quality care at an affordable cost, a focus on prevention, evidence-based medicine, electronic medical records, and a patient-centered approach. Read More >>	Advocates Can Help Lower Hospital Bills February 4, 2010 -- A niche industry in Oregon has sprouted up to help consumers negotiate expensive and sometimes erroneous medical bills. Read More >>	Regence Gave $70,000 to Defeat Ballot Measures 66 and 67 January 28, 2010 -- The victory celebrated by proponents of Ballot Measures 66 and 67, which will raise taxes on corporations and wealthy Oregonians, no doubt left one health insurer booing from the sidelines. Read More >>

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Insurers, Consumers Battle Over Public Disclosure

Insurers Ready Another Round of Double-Digit Hikes

It’s Time for Mental Health Parity for all Oregonians

Klamath County Leads the Way in Dental Care for Pregnant Women

A Reform Wish List

Advocates Can Help Lower Hospital Bills

Regence Gave $70,000 to Defeat Ballot Measures 66 and 67

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