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Prescription Drug Price Bill Before Senate

Sep 4, 2019
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New Poll: Older Americans Oppose Policies that Increase Health Costs

Majority of Older Trump Voters Believe House Bill Imposes an Unfair “Age Tax,” Oppose Changes to Medicaid, and Want Measures to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs

Mar 22, 2017

All-Payer, All-Claims Database Future at Stake in Supreme Court Case

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined other states to support Vermont’s ability to gather medical claims data from self-insured health plans otherwise governed by federal law. Consumer groups, the American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association all support Vermont, but the Supreme Court justices seemed to favor the other side, including the BlueCross BlueShield Association in arguments last week.

Dec 8, 2015

Oregon Senate Provides Final Passage of the CARE Act

HB 3378 Provides Strong Support for Family Caregivers After a Hospitalization

May 27, 2015

Is Your Neighborhood Livable Today and In the Future? New Livability Index Helps People Assess, Plan For Needs And Wants

AARP Bulletin explores most livable neighborhoods and cities for date nights, staying healthy

Apr 21, 2015

Passage Likely for Care Act for Elderly, People with Mental Illness

The Care Act, a top priority for AARP, provides elderly patients with caregiver assistance before leaving the hospital. A similar policy is moving forward for hospitals to adopt discharge policies for patients whose stay results from a mental health crisis.

Apr 17, 2015

Coalition Hopes To Amp Up Push For Health Care Transparency

Apr 10, 2015

AARP Survey Shows Strong Support for Family Caregiver Training and Support

HB 3378 Addresses Needs in The CARE Act

Apr 7, 2015

New Report Documents Impact on Family Caregivers When Person Receiving Chronic Care Also Has Dementia, Depression, or Other Cognitive or Behavioral Conditions

More Complex Physical Health Needs and Resistance of Care Recipients Result in Greater Stress and Diminished Quality of Life for Caregivers

Aug 19, 2014

Republicans Stage Fight Over Expanded Home Care Commission

After a personal appeal from Sen. Bates to Sen Winters, SB 1542 skirted through the Senate Wednesday, giving senior citizens a public option to meet their long-term care needs. If the House agrees, the Home Care Commission would expand beyond its Medicaid clientele to serve people paying for in-home caregivers with their own money.

Mar 6, 2014