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The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems argues costs would shift to other payers if rates are capped by the Public Employees Benefit Board. But evidence shows the opposite: lower Medicare rates have forced hospitals to become more efficient, and those savings have been passed on to private insurance.

Three laws brought by a group of citizens who lost loved ones to suicide are aimed at nudging hospitals to provide better communication to family members when patients leave the hospital, and requires hospitals to link them with case management and outpatient services.

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

With a couple exceptions, the state’s CCOs continue to shut out birth centers from their networks while women who want Medicaid to pay for their services must clear a lengthy and discouraging process. The Oregon Health Authority stayed mum when asked for an explanation.