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Tort Reform Or Else

Republicans say they need tort reform if the Governor wants transformation
April 21, 2011 -- Republicans on a joint committee charged with transforming the Oregon Health Plan made their first bold move Wednesday night saying without medical malpractice reform they can’t support one of Governor John Kitzhaber’s signature proposals this legislative session. Read More >>

Senate Committee Passes Exchange Bill Without Consumer Amendments

As it stands now, consumer advocates still oppose the bill that makes concessions to industry
April 15, 2011 -- Legislation that would create a statewide health insurance exchange passed out of a Senate committee yesterday without the support of a broad coalition of consumer advocates. Read More >>

Sales Tax for Universal Healthcare in Oregon Seriously Considered

The single-funding proposal has some Republican support for further study
April 12, 2011 -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers are behind an idea that would look into using a sales tax to fund universal healthcare in Oregon. Read More >>

Senate Ban on BPA Isn’t Enough, Advocates Say

They believe the legislature needs to overhaul the state’s entire chemical policy
April 12, 2011 -- Environmental health advocates are thrilled that the Senate voted 20 to 9 last Thursday to ban Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, from baby bottles, children’s sippy cups and reusable water bottles. Read More >>

Changes to Death with Dignity Act Stalled by Lack of Support

But Rep, Jim Weidner, who sponsored the legislation, intends to seek bipartisan support during the interim
April 11, 2011 -- A bill backed by nine House Republicans undermining Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act will not move forward this legislative session, acknowledged its chief sponsor Rep. Jim Weidner (R-Yamhill). Read More >>

Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission Could Become Permanent

Attorney General John Kroger wants to expand the commission’s responsibilities and give it oversight of all alcohol and drug funding programs
April 8, 2011 -- Legislation that would make the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission a permanent group passed out of the Senate Health Care, Human Services, and Rural Health Policy Committee on Wednesday, and is headed to a floor vote. Read More >>

Legislators Face Timeline Crunch for OHP Transformation

Within the next five weeks a newly appointed committee needs to come up with legislation creating coordinated care organizations
April 7, 2011 -- Gov. John Kitzhaber told a group of lawmakers yesterday charged with making the most sweeping changes to the Oregon Health Plan since its inception that they can make a profound impact not only on the Oregon healthcare delivery system but at the national level as well. Read More >>

Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners Seek Stronger Role

ZoomCare is behind legislation giving them the authority to dispense medication
April 7, 2011 -- Legislation giving physician assistants and nurse practitioners the ability to dispense medication could be on the road to victory despite opposition from chain drug stores and concerns from Sen. Alan Bates (D-Medford). Read More >>

Public Option Could Mean Buy-In to OHP

Sen. Alan Bates plans to introduce an amendment to health exchange legislation
April 7, 2011 -- A public health plan option might still be alive in Oregon after its chances appeared to have died during this year’s legislative session. Read More >>

Hospital Provider Tax Could Temper OHP Cuts

Talks begin with hospitals to increase tax to draw down more federal dollars
April 7, 2011 -- Discussions are expected to begin next week on a plan to increase the hospital provider tax as a way to reduce the proposed 19 percent reimbursement cuts to the Oregon Health Plan. Read More >>
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