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Business Leaders Join Health Improvement Committee

Business Leaders Join Health Improvement Committee

February 17, 2010 -- Three business leaders have been appointed to the Health Improvement Committee by the Oregon Health Policy Board. Read More >>
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Regence Wants Slow Approach on Reform

Regence Wants Slow Approach on Reform

Since 2006, Massachusetts has seen a dramatic reduction in premiums for individuals and small businesses after creating an insurance exchange.
February 11, 2010 – It was quite a coincidence. Almost the same time Regence BlueCross BlueShield received approval to raise individual rates by 16 percent, one of its top executives urged policymakers to proceed slowly with setting up an insurance exchange so the market wouldn’t be disrupted.   Read More >>
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Applicants Sought for Health Policy Board Committees

Applicants Sought for Health Policy Board Committees

December 17, 2009 -- Nominations are being accepted for three Oregon Health Policy Board committees. Applications for the Health Systems Performance Committee and the Medical Liability Task Force will close Thurs., December 31, 2009. The deadline to submit an application for the Oregon Health Improvement Plan Committee is Wed., January 6, 2010. Read More >>
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Health Policy Board Names Chairs of Two Committees

Health Policy Board Names Chairs of Two Committees

The Oregon Health Policy Board has appointed top leaders of two new subcommittees, one on workforce issues, the other purchasing. Read More >>
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Tort Reform Gets New Legs

Tort Reform Gets New Legs

Newly created Health Policy Board expected to take up medical malpractice reform
October 6, 2009 -- Tort reform’s on the mind of Oregon physicians and legislators, many of whom believe it’s essential to achieving health reform. Read More >>
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New Health Boards Seek Members

New Health Boards Seek Members

Nominees for the new Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health Policy Board must be received by August 7
On June 11, Oregon's Legislature passed historic health reform legislation in House Bill 2009. In particular, HB 2009 creates an Oregon Health Authority (OHA), which is responsible for streamlining and aligning state health purchasers and programs to maximize efficiency as well as organize state health policy and health services. Read More >>
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