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Governor Kitzhaber Announces Agreement Between Hospitals and SEIU to Engage Frontline Workers and Improve Care

SEIU agrees not to pursue health care related ballot measures in 2014

Today Governor Kitzhaber announced that Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services, OHSU, PeaceHealth, Kaiser Permanente NW, and the Oregon Nurses Association have agreed to meet with SEIU and the Governor’s Office to accelerate progress toward the health care “Triple Aim”:

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Governor Kitzhaber Announces New Senior Staff

Governor Kitzhaber today announced several key appointments to senior positions in his office.

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Governor Kitzhaber Announces New Changes at Cover Oregon to Boost Health Plan Enrollment

Governor Kitzhaber today outlined new resources, support, and accountability for Cover Oregon to help boost enrollment in health insurance.

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Governor Kitzhaber Announces Staffing Changes

Mike Bonetto to Become Chief of Staff January 1; Curtis Robinhold, Tim Raphael Moving On

Mike Bonetto, Governor Kitzhaber’s Health Policy Advisor, will become the Governor’s Chief of Staff on January 1, 2014. He replaces Curtis Robinhold who will join the Port of Portland as Deputy Executive Director.

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Governor Kitzhaber Announces Additional Efforts to Boost Health Care Coverage by January 1

Urges Oregonians to submit application for coverage by December 15

Governor Kitzhaber joined with leaders from the Oregon Health Authority and Cover Oregon today to announce additional efforts to boost enrollment in health insurance plans by January 1.

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Governor Kitzhaber Submits Appointments for Senate Confirmation

Governor Kitzhaber announced the submittal of nominees for service on state boards and commissions. The nominees are subject to Senate confirmation. The Senate Rules Committee will hold confirmation hearings on November 20, 2013.

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Senate Bill 483 Signed by Governor

March 18, 2013 -- This morning, Governor Kitzhaber signed Senate Bill 483—a landmark piece of legislation that establishes a voluntary program to give healthcare providers a structured approach to notification, discussion, and mediation of serious adverse events. The Oregon Patient Safety Commis

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Governor Kitzhaber to Sign SB483, the Early Discussion & Resolution Bill

— Monday, March 18, 2013, Governor Kitzhaber will be joined by members of the Legislature and stakeholders to sign Senate Bill 483, the early discussion and resolution bill.

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Governor Kitzhaber Commends Senate Passage of SB 483

March 5, 2013 – Governor Kitzhaber statement on Senate passage of SB 483:

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Governor Kitzhaber on Co-Chairs’ Budget: “A Very Good Starting Point”

March 3, 2013 – Governor Kitzhaber released the following statement on Senator Devlin and Representative Buckley’s presentation of the Co-Chairs’ budget:

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Office of Gov. John Kitzhaber

Governor Kitzhaber Announces Agreement Between Hospitals and SEIU to Engage Frontline Workers and Improve Care

Governor Kitzhaber Announces New Senior Staff

Governor Kitzhaber Announces New Changes at Cover Oregon to Boost Health Plan Enrollment

Governor Kitzhaber Announces Staffing Changes

Governor Kitzhaber Announces Additional Efforts to Boost Health Care Coverage by January 1

Governor Kitzhaber Submits Appointments for Senate Confirmation

Senate Bill 483 Signed by Governor

Governor Kitzhaber to Sign SB483, the Early Discussion & Resolution Bill

Governor Kitzhaber Commends Senate Passage of SB 483

Governor Kitzhaber on Co-Chairs’ Budget: “A Very Good Starting Point”

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