Health Fund Board Community Meetings Coming to a Town Near You
Families USA recently reported that one Oregonian dies each day due to lack of health insurance. It’s time for the public to weigh in on health care and turn the tide. There is a plan under development that will make changes to our health care system and the leaders working on that plan want to hear from you!
Join us in your community for an important public discussion on health care in Oregon. The event is free and open to the public. We’ll discuss health care quality, affordability and equity in both small and large groups.
We need a wide cross-section of Oregonians including individuals with or without health care, employers, seniors, and people with disabilities. Come ready to give input to help shape the future of health care in our state.
You can get involved in the conversation online at the new website devoted to community dialogue about health policy in Oregon. Log on and share your views at www.talkhealthreform.org.
The Board will hold evening meetings in the following cities.Click on the city to download our flyer. If there is a meeting in your area, help out by distributing flyers in your community.
5/1-Gresham, 5/7-Newport, 5/8-Astoria, 5/14-Klamath Falls, 5/15 Medford, 5/20-Washington County, 5/28-La Grande, 5/29-Ontario, 6/3-Coos Bay, 6/4-Eugene, 6/5-Bend, 6/10-Portland, 6/11 Salem
The Legislature put the wheels of reform in motion in 2007 by passing Senate Bill 329, "The Health Oregon Act". This act will serve as Oregon’s road map to comprehensive health care reform. It’s designed to guide the legislature through the process of lowering costs, improving quality and expanding access to affordable, quality health care for all Oregonians.
Senate Bill 329 creates the Oregon Health Trust Board, charged with taking public input on health care reform. The board must develop a comprehensive, finalized plan for the 2009 legislature by October 1, 2008.
OHS is working to ensure the recommendations provide quality, affordable and secure health care coverage for all Oregonians. We encourage you to get involved. Attend hearings, offer input and speak with your legislators. Public hearings are underway. To get involved, provide input and keep track of this important process visit http://www.talkhealthreform.org. The official Oregon website is http://www.oregon.gov/OHPPR/HFB/
We will update you on our progress and let you know how you can help as things happen.