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Data Show Huge Range in Hospital Prices Across Oregon

The same procedures often cost five times more in rural areas as they do in Portland metro hospitals, according to a Lund Report analysis of insurance claims data.

Aug 16, 2018
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The Moda Tower in downtown Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Moda Negotiating A Major Infusion of Capital

Confidential sources tell The Lund Report that a deal is in the works that could eventually lead to another insurance company holding a majority of seats on Moda's board.

Aug 13, 2018

Trump Administration Slashes Funds for Health Insurance Outreach Program

For the second year in a row, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid cut grants to groups that help consumers find insurance through the federal marketplace.

Jul 11, 2018

Notice of Rate Request Conference calls

May 26, 2016

2016 Exchange Health Enrollment Up 27 Percent Over 2015

More Oregonians are opting for the federal website to buy individual health insurance after two years of smooth running. A majority of returning customers are also shopping around and switching plans to get the best deal.

Jan 22, 2016

Losses mount at Oregon health insurers

State’s nine largest insurers report losses of $105.97 million during first six months of 2015, as membership levels generally hold steady

Aug 19, 2015
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Moda Health Doubles in Size But Ends Up in the Red

Moda Health has more than doubled in size since Jan. 1, when federal rules surrounding health coverage went into effect. Over the same period, Oregon’s largest insurers have shed tens of thousands of members, according to third-quarter statements filed with regulators.

Nov 20, 2014
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Legacy CEO, Health Share Board Chair Emphasizes Access to Care, Controlling Health Share Budget

Health Share loses 18,000 enrollees in state redetermination process, but they can reapply when their income changes.

Nov 13, 2014

Study: Marketplace Plans Cover Every Hospital In Six Large U.S. Cities

A new report finds that nearly all insurers offering plans through the insurance marketplaces in six cities include many highly ranked hospitals within their provider networks.

Oct 30, 2014

Advertising Campaign Sparks Insurance Complaints

Last year, Moda Health Plan had the highest number of complaints among the major health insurers, while Regence BlueCross BlueShield followed closely behind.

Aug 19, 2014