by Rick Ray | Oct 6, 2011 | Learn
A study of hospital regions around the country found large differences in the use of surgery near the end of Medicare patients’ lives. The extent of this practice varies widely (see map). The most comprehensive examination of operations performed...
by Rick Ray | Oct 4, 2011 | Act, Learn
Here’s the latest newsletter from the OHA: Oregon’s Health Care Transformation In this issue: Oregon Statewide Community Meetings Governor Kitzhaber in Washington D.C. House Bill 3650 Work Groups update Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Board OHA in the...
by Rick Ray | Sep 28, 2011 | Learn
Two articles appeared recently that shed light on the dramatic rise in healthcare costs. One story, Some doctors blame themselves for rising healthcare costs by Karen Kaplan of the Los Angeles Times, discusses a survey of primary care docs: We all know that Americans...
by Rick Ray | Sep 24, 2011 | Act
Another opportunity to serve from the Oregon Health Authority: Governor Kitzhaber is seeking nominations and suggestions for members to the Health Evidence Review Commission, people who are committed to creating a high-value health care delivery system in Oregon....
by Rick Ray | Sep 24, 2011 | Act
This is just in from the Oregon Health Authority: Please join the Oregon Health Authority for a community meeting about coming changes to the Oregon Health Plan. Under bipartisan legislation passed earlier this year, state lawmakers set a vision for local Coordinated...
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