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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.

Apr 1, 2021
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House Bill 3391 is about Church v State

Bill would expand reproductive care access -- with abortion becoming a sticking point amongst religious healthcare providers

Mar 17, 2017

Jack Friedman Retiring June 30

The CEO of Providence Health Plans told The Lund Report that both external and internal candidates are under consideration to replace him.

May 1, 2015

Christensen Retires from Providence

Jack Friedman, meanwhile, still hangs on.

Apr 29, 2015

Mercer Report Shows Higher Medical Costs for PEBB in 2013

The Public Employees Benefit Board saw higher medical costs in 2013 than 2012 for its self-insured health plan administered by Providence after a decline in 2012 from 2011. The cost of healthcare for the state’s 49,000 employees and 79,000 dependents rose 3.4 percent in per employee costs in 2013 for the self-insured Providence plan, while jumping 6.6 percent for the Kaiser Permanente plan offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Mar 19, 2014

Regence, PacificSource Among the Losers at PEBB: Providence, Moda, Kaiser and CCOs Win Favor

It came as no surprise when the Public Employees Benefit Board decided to sign contracts with their current insurers – Providence Health Plan and Kaiser Permanente – rejecting a joint proposal by Regence BlueCross BlueShield and PacificSource – for the state’s 130,000 employees, their dependents and university employees.

Mar 13, 2014
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Providence Severs Contract with Health Net Just as Employers Consider Options for 2013

September 20, 2012 -- The leading healthcare systems in Portland -- Legacy and Providence -- are embroiled in a competitive battle, and the victor could end up controlling a much larger slice of the market. Both Health Net and LifeWise are on the front lines while other insurers, such as ODS Health Plan, could soon feel the impact, and find themselves caught in the throes.

Sep 19, 2012

Regence Refuses to Publicly Share Information on Rate Hike

Meanwhile the Oregon Insurance Division has approved a 12.2 percent rate increase for people who purchase their own coverage through Providence Health Plan

Aug 23, 2012

Critics Charge Providence Rate Hike Request Based on Incomplete Data

If the 15.7 percent rate hike is approved, some people plan to drop coverage

Aug 8, 2012

Providence Health Plans Asks for 15.7 Percent Increase

July 11, 2012 -- Providence Health Plans is seeking a 15.7 percent average increase for people who purchase their own coverage starting November 1. If approved, 12,162 Oregonians would be impacted. The actual rate increase depends upon a person’s age and whether their family members are on their insurance plan.A public hearing is scheduled for August 2 starting at 1:30 in the Labor and Industries Bldg. in Salem.

Jul 11, 2012