the Affordable Care Act

Among 23 health insurance co-ops, Maine stands out for its success

Aug 19, 2015

A Victory for the Health of the Nation

Statement by OCPP policy analyst Janet Bauer on Supreme Court ruling in King v. Burwell

Jun 25, 2015

Growing Pains For State Obamacare Exchanges

The states that set up their own insurance marketplaces have nothing to lose in King V. Burwell, the big Supreme Court case that will be decided by the end of June. But that doesn’t mean those states are breathing easy.

Jun 5, 2015

Health Republic Hopes to Recoup $10.5 Million from Risk Corridor

Those dollars represent the higher costs experienced by Health Republic from medical claims and are partially response for its 38 percent rate request for individual plans in 2016.

May 27, 2015

Current Reform Efforts Are Not Sustainable

In this first-part series, the author maintains that we need to stimulate rethinking on how we view healthcare and do business, and that it’s essential to understand Complex Systems.

Feb 24, 2015

"Basic Health" Can Increase Health Coverage and Economic Security for Thousands of Oregon Families

Some 10,000 low-income Oregonians would gain health insurance and tens of thousands more would see sharply reduced health insurance costs should the state enact a "Basic Health Program." That's according to a state-commissioned study released today.

Nov 10, 2014

Oregon Insurers Sidestep ACA With Small Group and Individual Plans

Some professional and trade associations offer AHPs as a benefit to their members, but in other instances, associations are created solely as a way to market and sell health insurance.

Oct 28, 2014

Upcoming Federal Court Decision Could Mean Premium Increases for Nearly 5 Million Americans

Jul 17, 2014

Washington State Rate Analysis; Carriers with Low 2014 Market Share Hold Down Premiums in 2015

Jun 12, 2014

Oregon Starts Efforts to Hold Insurers More Responsible for Costs

Remarks by leading Democrats, including Sen. Alan Bates and Gov. Kitzhaber, give credence to the new set of tools that Insurance Commissioner Laura Cali plans to implement in the health insurance rate approval process for the individual and small business markets.

May 30, 2014