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New study shows potential impact of a small donor matching program on 2016 presidential race Ariel West Wed, 09/23/2015 - 11:43
Candidates with more small donors would narrow gap or out-fundraise candidates relying more on large donors

Candidates in the 2016 presidential race would see a dramatic shift in their fundraising, and have a powerful incentive to focus more on small donors under a proposed small donor public financing system, according to a study released on Tuesday by the OSPIRG Foundation.

Some proposed health insurance rate hikes may be overreacting to short-term market fluctuations Ariel West Fri, 06/12/2015 - 07:26

New OSPIRG Foundation analysis of 2016 rates proposed by four Oregon insurers—LifeWise, Moda, PacificSource and Regence—identifies problems and gaps in the insurers’ filings, and calls for increased scrutiny of insurers’ efforts to cut waste and improve quality of care.

Some proposed health insurance rate hikes may be overreacting to short-term market fluctuations Ariel West Tue, 06/09/2015 - 13:32
New OSPIRG Foundation analysis of 2016 rates proposed by four Oregon insurers—LifeWise, Moda, PacificSource and Regence—identifies problems and gaps in the insurers’ filings, and calls for increased scrutiny of insurers’ efforts to cut waste and improve quality of care.

Oregon health insurance companies have proposed their premium rates for next year, and according to new OSPIRG Foundation analyses released today, many have not adequately justified

Over $24 Million in Waste Cut from 2015 Health Insurance Premiums Gwen Millius Thu, 09/11/2014 - 11:59
Advocacy and research organization's report requests increased transparency and more justification for cost increases from insurers.

Close scrutiny of proposed health insurance premiums for 2015 has cut over $24 million in waste and unjustified costs from premiums for Oregon consumers and small businesses, according to a new

Press Release: Four Proposed Health Insurance Rate Hikes Lack Adequate Justification Rachel Monahan Mon, 07/21/2014 - 14:48
New OSPIRG Foundation analysis of 2015 rates proposed by four Oregon insurers—Moda, PacificSource, United and Health Net—identifies problems and gaps in the insurers’ filings, and calls for increased scrutiny of insurers’ efforts to cut waste and improve quality of care.

Oregon health insurance companies have proposed their premium rates for next year, and according to new OSPIRG Foundation analysis released today, many have not adequately justified

Over 23,000 Oregonians Call for Greater Accountability for Health Insurance Companies Christen McCurdy Mon, 09/30/2013 - 10:59

 

Over $69 Million in Waste Cut from 2014 Health Insurance Premiums Christen McCurdy Fri, 07/26/2013 - 14:05

 

Twenty Top Generic Drugs Delayed By Industry Payoffs Christen McCurdy Thu, 07/11/2013 - 14:02
July 11, 2013 -- Oregonians with cancer, heart disease, epilepsy and other conditions have been forced to pay an average of 10 times more than necessary for at least 20 blockbuster drugs, according to a report released today by the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG) and Community Catalyst.

 

Proposed 2014 Health Insurance Rates Lack Adequate Justification Christen McCurdy Thu, 06/20/2013 - 09:34
New OSPIRG Foundation analysis calls for increased scrutiny of health insurers’ efforts to cut waste and contain costs

 

$80 Million In Health Insurance Waste Cut Since 2010 Christen McCurdy Thu, 04/18/2013 - 10:15