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Governor Appoints Exchange Interim Director

Gov. John Kitzhaber has chosen Rocky King for the temporary position
June 23, 2011 -- Governor Kitzhaber announced today that he has selected an interim director for the new Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Corporation. Read More >>

Governor Will Release Budget February 1

Kitzhaber emphasized the need to transform the healthcare delivery system when he spoke before the Oregon Health Policy Board
January 20, 2011 -- When Governor Kitzhaber releases his budget for next biennium o February 1, he intends to make it quite clear that the healthcare delivery system needs to undergo a transformation. Read More >>

Scott Harra Becomes Acting Director of DCBS

January 12, 2011 -- Gov. Kitzhaber has appointed Scott Harra acting director of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. Harra replaces Cory Streisinger, who announced in October that she would be leaving the director post at the end of Gov. Kulongoski’s term. Read More >>

Kitzhaber appoints Mike Bonetto as Healthcare Advisor

December 15, 2010 -- Governor-elect John Kitzhaber has named Michael Bonetto, PhD, MPH, as his senior healthcare policy advisor. Read More >>

Governor-elect Kitzhaber Proposes Changes to OHP

He wants to consolidate physical health, mental health and long-term care services, handing that authority to the Medicaid managed care plans
November 17, 2010 -- Even before he takes the oath of office, Governor-elect John Kitzhaber has some changes in mind when it comes to the Oregon Health Plan, which was created under his leadership as Senate President. Read More >>

Kitzhaber Towers Over Dudley on Healthcare

Dudley’s 26-point plan to reduce spending draws from Kulongoski’s reset cabinet and existing state reports
October 20, 2010 -- When it comes to debating the issues, Dudley is probably wise to stay clear of healthcare, which is likely why nobody from his campaign responded to The Lund Report when asked to answer a short list of healthcare questions. Read More >>

OHP Contractors Among Top Donors to Kitzhaber

Dudley continues receiving campaign donations from Mark Ganz, CEO of Regence BlueCross BlueShield
October 6, 2010 -- Democrat John Kitzhaber continued to gain far more contributions from the healthcare industry and its top executives than Republican Chris Dudley in the race for Oregon governor. Read More >>

Healthcare Executives Back John Kitzhaber

The Oregon healthcare industry is putting the weight of sizeable political donations behind Democrat John Kitzhaber
August 4, 2010 -- In the race for Oregon governor, healthcare organizations and the industry’s top executives have contributed nearly five times more to Democrat John Kitzhaber than his Republican opponent, Chris Dudley, with one noticeable exception. Read More >>

Can an Oregon Sales Tax Fix Healthcare?

A longtime lobbyist’s run for governor never got off the ground, but will his ideas for healthcare?
June 16, 2010 -- John DiLorenzo thinks Oregonians should pay a sales tax to pay for basic health insurance. In recent weeks, the well-known Salem lobbyist and Portland attorney announced a possible run for Governor as an independent, and then this week said he’s decided not to run. Read More >>
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