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The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services would step in if a drug exceeded $10,000 or had cost increases greater than 3.4 percent. State regulators would index a price according to what other countries have negotiated for the drugs. Consumers would also see a cap on costs that they pay out-of-pocket.

Residents are finding it easier to drive to the Oregon State Fairgrounds and get vaccinated than to secure an appointment in Portland because of an uneven allocation of doses among counties.

Our April 28 breakfast forum brings together state legislators, policymakers, health industry representatives and consumer advocates.

June 20, 2012 — On Tuesday, June 19, 11 organizations, plus Marion and Polk counties, signed an agreement to create Willamette Valley Community Health, LLC, seeking authorization from the state as a Coordinated Care Organization to serve Medicaid patients in Marion and Polk Counties.