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Oregon Health Forum Closes Doors

The announcement makes The Lund Report the sole provider of dedicated Oregon healthcare news

December 3, 2009 -- After two decades as a leading healthcare watchdog group in the state, the Oregon Health Forum has closed its doors. Read More >>

An Insurance Bureaucrat Speaks Out

Dr. Don Thieman’s been inside the health insurance industry and he’s not remaining silent

December 3, 2009 -- A former medical director at Regence Bluecross Blueshield of Oregon says people have nothing to fear. By and large those in government have our interests at heart much more than people in the insurance industry. Read More >>

Senior Groups Support Medicare Reductions

Multiple senior groups counter Senate bill opposition by physician groups

December 3, 2009 -- Yesterday three of the leading senior groups that defend Medicare beneficiaries came out in support of the Senate health reform legislation. Read More >>

Insurance Division Fines Regence

400 employees face layoffs by the state’s largest insurer

November 12, 2009 -- Regence BlueCross BlueShield officials are in a world of hurt these days. Not only will the state’s largest health insurer lose 103,000 members to Providence Health Plan in January, but the Oregon Insurance Division has fined the company $5,000. Read More >>

Salem Hospital Faces $9 Million in Cuts, Pays High-Priced Consultants

The hospital’s home health agency might be closed or sold

November 12, 2009 -- When Norman Gruber, CEO of Salem Hospital, sent his staff a memo announcing cutbacks of $9 million next year, he might have unleashed a hailstorm. Read More >>

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 >>

The Debate that Drags On and On

If the Indian Health Care Improvement Act is any indication, the debate has just begun

October 27, 2009 -- How long will the health care reform debate drag on? The Hill newspaper says “deep into December and possibly beyond by a lengthy floor debate.” Read More >>

Senate Compromise Bill Excludes Free Choice

Despite offering up the public option, Sen. Ron Wyden says most Americans won’t have the option to buy it

October 27, 2009 -- Sen. Harry Reid made thousands of headlines yesterday for including a public option in the Senate health reform bill, but virtually nobody is reporting that roughly 90 percent of Americans won’t have the option of buying into the so-called public option. Read More >>

Union Rules Own Takeover Legit Despite Federal Probe

U.S. Department of Labor has final say based on a formal complaint

October 21, 2009 -- The American Federation of Teachers is maintaining its grip on the 3,000 nurses and health professionals who work for Kaiser Permanente and Providence Milwaukie Hospital following a four-month investigation. Read More >>

Spark Lit for Tort Reform Talks

Physicians and lawyers look for collaboration

October 21, 2009 -- The White House is pursuing demonstration projects that look at new ways to manage patient safety and medical liability claims. By executive order, President Obama has set aside $25 million for demonstration projects next year. Read More >>

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