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Departing Oregon Health Policy Board Member 'Shocked' At Response To Health Equity

Felisa Hagins says the state has failed to ensure that Oregon’s coordinated care organizations have the financial incentive next year to improve access to care for diverse populations.

Nov 7, 2018
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Quick: What’s The Difference Between Medicare-For-All and Single-Payer?

Terms like single payer, public option and universal health care are bandied about, but few know exactly what they mean.

Nov 5, 2018

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Patients Could Face Tough Health Insurance Choices During Open Enrollment

Open enrollment starts Thursday, and health insurance agents are urging patients to check their policies and whether they qualify for health insurance discounts because costs and coverage could change.

Oct 30, 2018

With One Hand, Administration Boosts ACA Marketplaces, Weakens Them With Another

Guidance issued Monday could make it easier for states to get around some of the law's requirements while a rule proposed 12 hours later could bolster the exchanges.

Oct 30, 2018

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Briefly: Health Authority Names Director Of Benefit Boards

Ali Hassoun, interim director of the Public Employees' Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board, has been named their permanent director.

Oct 29, 2018

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Moda Deal Moves Forward Despite CEO Ouster

The chief executive at Delta Dental of California was fired over a relationship with an employee but that will not affect the $155 million deal with Moda Health.

Oct 24, 2018
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Medicare Advantage Riding High As New Insurers Flock To Sell To Seniors

The Affordable Care Act cut billions of dollars to the plans but they're still flourishing, doubling enrollment to more than 20 million since 2010.

Oct 15, 2018

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Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices

Pharmacists have been prevented from telling consumers when the cash price for a drug is lower than the cost through their insurer. But critics say this will not affect the causes of high drug prices.

Oct 10, 2018

High-Deductible Health Plans Fall From Grace In Employer-Based Coverage

With low unemployment, companies have slowed enrollment in the plans and in some cases reverted to traditional plans to attract employees.

Oct 4, 2018

Out-Of-Pocket Costs Often Keep Pricey New Cholesterol Drugs Out Of Reach, Study Finds

Sep 29, 2017