W. Scott Jorgensen

Disclosure Approach Could Limit Malpractice Claims

August 17, 2012 -- Lawmakers are expected to take up tort reform when the Oregon Legislature convenes next February. To get those discussions moving, a Patient Safety and Defensive Medicine Workgroup is developing draft legislation that includes issues such as confidentiality, mediation, dispute resolution, litigation, discovery and patient safety.

Aug 17, 2012

Humaucracy Health Offers Primary Care Alternative

Nurse home visits part of business model

Aug 16, 2012

Coalition Seeks to Improve Latino Healthcare Access Christen McCurdy Tue, 07/31/2012 - 13:15

• Read more about Coalition Seeks to Improve Latino Healthcare Access
• Log in or register to post comments

Curry County Focuses on Low Birth Weight Babies

July 27, 2012 -- The Curry County Public Health Department is trying to make a difference in improving the health of newborn babies. Statewide, of the 45,596 babies born, approximately 6.3 percent had a low birth weight. Although those numbers were considerably lower in Curry County -- only seven out of the 180 babies born that year had a low birth weight – Jan Kaplan, director of Curry County Public Health, believes that figure is still too high. “We want to keep those trends where they are, but it can always be improved.”

Jul 27, 2012

Political Candidates Get into Healthcare Fray

July 26, 2012 -- Although political season typically kicks off after Labor Day, candidates are working on swaying voters as summer is in full swing. As is typically the case in any election, healthcare continues to be a prominent issue.Positions and approaches vary widely, though, depending on the office being sought, the candidate’s political inclinations and the constituencies they’re hoping to win over.

Jul 25, 2012

Advocates Gain Traction in Insurance Coverage for Autism

July 24, 2012 -- Advocates have strengthened their hand in seeking additional insurance coverage for applied behavioral analysis (ABA) treatment. Throughout the West Coast, they’ve achieved victories in the court system and, in Oregon, are focusing their attention on legislative changes.

Jul 24, 2012

Funding Crunch Won't Affect CCOs in Josephine and Curry Counties

June 28, 2012 -- County governments are expected to play a critical role in the delivery of healthcare services under Oregon’s healthcare reform.However, two counties covered by AllCare Health Plan, Inc., a newly certified coordinated care organization -- Josephine and Curry— face unprecedented funding cuts that are seriously undermining their criminal justice systems.

Jun 28, 2012

Autism Spectrum Disorders Make Headway in Portland

June 13, 2012 -- Efforts are still underway to craft legislation for next February’s session aimed at requiring health insurers to cover autism spectrum disorders. However, the city of Portland and the federal government are ahead of the game, having recently enacted such coverage for employees and their family members.

Jun 13, 2012

Attorneys Help Families Struggling with Autism

May 15, 2012 -- Two attorneys who’ve successfully sued insurance companies for failing to pay for autism treatments held a workshop in Portland last week to help families struggling with the same situation.

May 15, 2012