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"AOI understands that access to and affordability of healthcare is crucial to Oregonians. AOI actively supports legislation that looks at public private partnerships that addresses this key issue of Oregonians, even if it means opposing politically popular mandates.”
--Dennis Rea, President, H.T. Rea Farming Corp.
- Health Care Bills Gain Momentum
Kids Coverage, Constitutional Right to Care, and Counselor Mandates all Advance
- February 13, 2008 Read More
- Oregon Health Fund Board Finance and Exchange Committees Progress
- Econometric and micro-simulation modeling help Oregon decide how to implement new policy.
- February 18, 2008 Read More
- Oregon Health Plan Enrollment Extension for Kids
- HB 3614 had a temporary setback on Tuesday
- February 6, 2008 Read More
- Insurance Bulletin - October 26, 2007
- Many Employers Unaware of Changes
- November 14, 2007 Read More
- Oregon Health Fund Board Takes Shape
- The board is developing a comprehensive plan to achieve the Oregon Health Fund program goals outlined in SB 329.
- October 11, 2007 Read More
- DCBS Rulemaking Relating to Health Insurance and Association Health Plans
- The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is in the process of drafting administrative rules related to HB 3321.
- September 12, 2007 Read More
- Health Policy
- The Battle of Benefits vs. Bucks Continues Unabated
- June 28, 2007 Read More
- Association Health Plan Bill Moves to House Floor
The bill that will continue to allow small employers the choice to purchase insurance from an association or from the Small Employer Health Insurance (SEHI) market is heading to the House floor for a vote.
- May 25, 2007 Read More
- SB 329 Bates/Westlund Legislation Still Being Discussed
- Senator Alan Bates (D-Ashland) and Senator Ben Westlund (D-Bend) have been working on SB 329 for quite some time and have held many hearings and made many changes to the bill.
- April 20, 2007 Read More
- Health Care Bill Summary
- Senators Alan Bates (D-Ashland) and Ben Westlund (D-Bend) appear to be wrapping up their work on SB 329.
- April 13, 2007 Read More
- Health Insurance Disconnect
- Over 30 health insurance mandate bills have been introduced this session.
- March 27, 2007 Read More
Guiding Principles
- Promote an efficient and accountable government by prioritizing programs and budgets within existing
- resources.
- Promote market-friendly institutions by increasing competition and complementing innovation.
Board Directive
The AOI Board of Directors' directive is to support health care legislation that provides basic health care to the greatest number of Oregonians. The directive is to support innovative private sector initiatives and/or public/private partnerships rather than government programs.Issues
The issues addressed by the Health Care Council include health care cost containment, mandated benefits, insurance reform and regulation, uninsured and underinsured populations, alternative care, patient protection, licensing, scope of practice, any willing provider, pharmaceuticals, reform of Oregon's Medicaid program and funding for the Oregon Health Plan.How We Work
The AOI Health Care Council is open to all dues paying members. Membership consists of both providers and purchasers, thereby insuring a platform for both groups to be heard. The Council addresses issues that usually arise directly from the membership. Recommended policy positions are sent to the Board of Directors for input and direction. The Council also serves as a technical advisor to the Board of Directors.
