The Ashland senator said a press conference called Tuesday by Sen. Dembrow and other liberal champions of paid sick leave did not affect negotiations over Senate Bill 454, which may end up being more progressive than laws passed in California, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, who has represented the southwestern corner of the state, including Eugene, since 1987, said that growing problems with the stability of the insurance exchanges may compel next year’s Congress to try again for a public option, something the House passed in 2009.
California-based SCAN Group would absorb the nonprofit that oversees health care for 500,000 low-income Oregonians, but many details have not been disclosed to the public
Nearly 40 states including Oregon have laws that establish or increase penalties for assaults on health care workers. Now some states have approved or are working on laws that allow the creation of hospital police forces.
SB 483 has the ringing endorsement of Gov. John Kitzhaber, who praised the ability of doctors and attorneys to come together on a resolution aimed at reducing liability costs and litigation after serious medical errors