Lawmakers Explore 'Public Option' To Fill Gaps In Oregonians’ Health Insurance
The sponsor of a bill that proposes a public option for people who lack insurance wants it delayed so the state can complete another study.
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The sponsor of a bill that proposes a public option for people who lack insurance wants it delayed so the state can complete another study.
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But they face drug industry opposition as they consider bills to make generic drugs more available, limit out-of-pocket insulin costs and set price limits on expensive drugs.
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The site, which is being organized by Kaiser Permanente, will open Wednesday and operate through Saturday. It will reopen Monday with three other health care companies.
The two sides didn’t disclose the terms. Salem Health had wanted to raise the prices it charges health insurer Kaiser by 30%.
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A panel of experts discussed the current vaccine candidates and the likely timeline of having one that will provide immunity to people next year.
Jeff Collins has served as interim president since June, replacing Ruth Williams Brinkley who left for a position with Kaiser on the East Coast.
The nonprofit will be testing a new drug developed by Pfizer and BioNTech that produced a strong immune response in early trials.
Seven pharmacy employees at the Kaiser Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Kaiser Permanente confirmed the seven employees’ illness today and closed the pharmacy -- the same day The Oregonian/OregonLive inquired about the novel coronavirus breakout.
Oregon hospitals are preparing for a potential influx of patients infected with coronavirus, though they’ve released scant details but at least one hospital has started to isolate rooms for patients.
Union reps and executives with Kaiser Permanente restart negotiations Monday, in hope of avoiding a massive nationwide strike next month.
Monday and Tuesday are the only two bargaining days scheduled between workers and Kaiser Permanente.