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Path to Single-Payer in Oregon — HCAO

WebThe Path to Single-Payer in Oregon. The Joint Task Force on Universal Health Care was tasked with designing a publicly funded, single-payer, universal health care system. From 2019-2022, the Task Force conducted research and a significant amount of public input from all geographic regions, and from specific underrepresented communities.

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Legislation — HCAO

WebWhy it matters: Oregon currently has at least one school-based health center (SBHCs) in 28 of our 36 counties. These centers provide essential physical, mental, and preventative health services on school campuses. This legislation will provide additional resources to SBHCs to increase access to health care and mental health services.

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SB 1089 Passes the Senate — HCAO

WebThe Oregon Senate has passed SB1089 and now the fate of the Universal Health Care Plan Governance Board is in the hands of the Oregon House of Representatives. The Legislature will be finished with its 2023 business this Sunday.

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Board and Staff — HCAO

WebKevin Geoffroy has been with OCHIN for 13-years. At OCHIN, Kevin is Chief of Staff and oversees corporate governance, strategic planning, marketing, corporate communications, and administrative operations. Prior to his current role, Kevin was OCHIN’s VP of EHR Operations. Kevin has over 30 years of operations and technology experience, has

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UHP Governance Board — HCAO

WebThe Universal Health Plan Governance Board will design a detailed, publicly funded, single payer universal health care system for recommendation to the Oregon Legislature for implementation to start as soon as 2027. The 2023 legislature passed SB 1089, the bill to create the Universal Health Plan Governance Board, and Oregon’s governor has

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Our Stories — HCAO

WebSarah Brightman of Junction City, a mother of three, accumulated $70,000 in medical bills for her son over 5 years. Each year the family maxed out their deductible for him. That meant the family did not have money for other activities such as summer camps, vacation trips, household needs. Deren Ash of Deschutes County: “I had a stroke in my

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CareOregon Merger: What it means for Oregonians

WebCareOregon and SCAN Group wanted to merge to create a new California-based $6.8 BILLION company to manage health care access for 500,000 Oregonians.. What was at Stake: CareOregon’s 500,000 Oregon members will fall under out-of-state management.. SCAN Group will move Oregon health care dollars and decision-making to California, …

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Committees — HCAO

WebMobilization Committee. The Mobilization Committee is responsible for developing the strategies, tools, and resources needed to engage, educate, and mobilize Oregonians in our Health Care is a Human Right movement. The Mobilization Committee: Kate Pfister-Minogue and Lauri Hoagland, Co-Chair.

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Local Resolutions — HCAO

WebAdvocate for a Resolution in Your City, County, or Other Organization. Current HCAO Model Resolution. For help with local resolutions, email [email protected].. City of Albany - On June 12, 2019, the Albany City Council voted to support passage of Senate Bill 770 in the 2019 session and take other steps to move …

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Regence BlueCross BlueShield Members Could Lose Access to …

WebOn January 15, 2024, Regence BlueCross BlueShield members could lose access to all Providence facilities and providers. All 260,000 Regence members will no longer be “in-network” to access 8 hospitals, 90 clinics, surgical centers, home …

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Yeah, There's a Problem — HCAO

WebA common misconception is that, while expensive, U.S. healthcare is the best in the world. That's simply not true:

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Corporate Practice of Medicine — HCAO

WebIn short, the CPOM ban has long prohibited corporations from engaging in the practice of medicine, but with the rise of managed care in the 1980’s, these laws have been significantly eroded–including here in Oregon. However, as the system becomes increasingly dominated by corporate actors, there is renewed interest in strengthening CPOM bans.

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Talking to Your Legislator — HCAO

WebContact the legislator/candidate by email or phone. Identify yourself as a constituent concerned about healthcare and/or public health policies. Request and schedule appointment to meet at office or agreed on community location. Ask how much time is available; request 30 minutes (but you may only get 5-15 minutes).

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