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Healthy Kids Program Draws Questions from Republican Legislators

However, a recently released audit shows few missteps in the program
September 26, 2011—The Healthy Kids program, which has cut the number of uninsured Oregon children in half since it began in 2009, drew numerous questions from Republican legislators during a legislative hearing last week over its enrollment numbers and data submitted to the federal government for a performance bonus. Read More >>

Oregon Falls Down on Child Health Scorecard

The Commonwealth Fund, which did the survey, found that Oregon ranked 46th in prevention and treatment compared to other states
April 12, 2011 -- A Washington, DC think tank that assesses healthcare access, quality and efficiency released its state-by-state child health scorecard earlier this year – and Oregon's score isn't great. Read More >>

Rescission Ban Unlikely to Affect Many Oregonians

The number of individuals dropped by their insurer was low and children are already guaranteed coverage
April 7, 2010 -- Prohibitions on the most egregious practices of the health insurance industry that kick in later this year will have little impact on Oregonians. Read More >>

Healthy Kids Plan Begins to Take Shape

PacificSource vies for statewide coverage
October 1, 2009 -- Only one health insurer has stepped up to the plate to capture the statewide contract for the Healthy Kids program -- PacificSource Health Plans – while five other insurers are vying for regional contracts. Read More >>

State Receives $10 Million Grant to Expand Coverage

The federal HRSA grant will help Oregon expand coverage to children and low-income adults
September 18, 2009 -- Oregon’s health reform initiatives are $10 million richer thanks to a federal grant, which will help expand coverage to 115,000 children and low-income adults. Read More >>

Greenlick Concedes Lawmakers Punted Tough Questions

Leading reformist gets praise yet disappointment for what legislature left out of critical reform
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July 23, 2009 -- Oregon's Legislature "avoided all of the hard questions" when it dealt with healthcare reform, according to Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland), who spoke to a group of health reform advocates earlier in the week.  Read More >>

Kaufmann to Lead New Healthy Kids Office

Advocate who led drive to insure children will now lead $11 million budget to fulfill plan
July 8, 2009 -- Cathy Kaufmann, MSW, has been tapped to lead the new office of Healthy Kids at the Department of Human Services. As the policy and communications director for Children First for Oregon, she was a strong advocate of the healthcare expansion that will provide coverage to 80,000 children during the next two years. Read More >>
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