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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v4.1.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 17 May 2008 14:32:14 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Health Care News</title><subtitle>Health Care News</subtitle><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/atom.xml"/><updated>2007-04-13T02:02:44Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v4.1.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Public testimony on health care bill will start</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start5.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start5.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</published><updated>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Oregonian
by DON COLBURN

A revamped proposal to ensure basic health care coverage for every Oregonian draws its first public testimony today before a Senate committee.

The measure, drafted over the past few weeks to blend four overlapping proposals, calls for the most far-reaching changes in Oregon's health care system since the birth of the Oregon Health Plan in 1994.

While the goal of reducing the numbers of uninsured has bipartisan backing, the bill is far from a sure bet to become law. Many Republicans are wary of its broad changes and skeptical about its ability to curb rising health costs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Public testimony on health care bill will start</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start4.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start4.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</published><updated>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Oregonian
by DON COLBURN

A revamped proposal to ensure basic health care coverage for every Oregonian draws its first public testimony today before a Senate committee.

The measure, drafted over the past few weeks to blend four overlapping proposals, calls for the most far-reaching changes in Oregon's health care system since the birth of the Oregon Health Plan in 1994.

While the goal of reducing the numbers of uninsured has bipartisan backing, the bill is far from a sure bet to become law. Many Republicans are wary of its broad changes and skeptical about its ability to curb rising health costs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Public testimony on health care bill will start</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start3.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start3.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</published><updated>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Oregonian
by DON COLBURN

A revamped proposal to ensure basic health care coverage for every Oregonian draws its first public testimony today before a Senate committee.

The measure, drafted over the past few weeks to blend four overlapping proposals, calls for the most far-reaching changes in Oregon's health care system since the birth of the Oregon Health Plan in 1994.

While the goal of reducing the numbers of uninsured has bipartisan backing, the bill is far from a sure bet to become law. Many Republicans are wary of its broad changes and skeptical about its ability to curb rising health costs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Public testimony on health care bill will start</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start2.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start2.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</published><updated>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Oregonian
by DON COLBURN

A revamped proposal to ensure basic health care coverage for every Oregonian draws its first public testimony today before a Senate committee.

The measure, drafted over the past few weeks to blend four overlapping proposals, calls for the most far-reaching changes in Oregon's health care system since the birth of the Oregon Health Plan in 1994.

While the goal of reducing the numbers of uninsured has bipartisan backing, the bill is far from a sure bet to become law. Many Republicans are wary of its broad changes and skeptical about its ability to curb rising health costs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Public testimony on health care bill will start</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/public-testimony-on-health-care-bill-will-start.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</published><updated>2007-04-11T13:58:33Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Oregonian
by DON COLBURN

A revamped proposal to ensure basic health care coverage for every Oregonian draws its first public testimony today before a Senate committee.

The measure, drafted over the past few weeks to blend four overlapping proposals, calls for the most far-reaching changes in Oregon's health care system since the birth of the Oregon Health Plan in 1994.

While the goal of reducing the numbers of uninsured has bipartisan backing, the bill is far from a sure bet to become law. Many Republicans are wary of its broad changes and skeptical about its ability to curb rising health costs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Westlund, Bates release revised healthcare reform bill</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/westlund-bates-release-revised-healthcare-reform-bill.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/westlund-bates-release-revised-healthcare-reform-bill.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-11T13:55:22Z</published><updated>2007-04-11T13:55:22Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Bend Weekly

This week, Senators Alan Bates and Ben Westlund are releasing the revised version of Senate Bill 329 that creates a blueprint for health care reform in Oregon over the next several years. The bill has been re-worked to include components of former Governor John Kitzhaber’s Archimedes plan and the principles of Governor Kulongoski’s Oregon Health Policy Commission and the Oregon Business Council proposal.

“No one has a monopoly on good ideas and we pulled from all of the proposals to create a better bill that we can pass this session,” said Westlund.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>OSU students help get out the word about Oregon Prescription Drug Plan</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/osu-students-help-get-out-the-word-about-oregon-prescription-drug-plan4.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/osu-students-help-get-out-the-word-about-oregon-prescription-drug-plan4.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-10T14:01:39Z</published><updated>2007-04-10T14:01:39Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[By THERESA HOGUE
Gazette-Times reporter

Only 300 of the eligible 14,000 uninsured Benton County residents have signed up so far

Last November, Oregonians approved Ballot Measure 44, which opened the Oregon Prescription Drug Plan to any uninsured Oregonian. Previously, the drug plan was open only to Oregonians 55 years and older with low incomes.

Benton County has about 14,000 uninsured residents, but so far, only 300 have signed up to participate in the plan, which allows them to buy prescriptions at far below regular price, with an average savings of $28 per prescription. That amount can sometimes make a huge difference in the lives of low-income Oregonians.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>OSU students help get out the word about Oregon Prescription Drug Plan</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/osu-students-help-get-out-the-word-about-oregon-prescription-drug-plan3.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/osu-students-help-get-out-the-word-about-oregon-prescription-drug-plan3.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-10T14:01:39Z</published><updated>2007-04-10T14:01:39Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[By THERESA HOGUE
Gazette-Times reporter

Only 300 of the eligible 14,000 uninsured Benton County residents have signed up so far

Last November, Oregonians approved Ballot Measure 44, which opened the Oregon Prescription Drug Plan to any uninsured Oregonian. Previously, the drug plan was open only to Oregonians 55 years and older with low incomes.

Benton County has about 14,000 uninsured residents, but so far, only 300 have signed up to participate in the plan, which allows them to buy prescriptions at far below regular price, with an average savings of $28 per prescription. That amount can sometimes make a huge difference in the lives of low-income Oregonians.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>OSU students help get out the word about Oregon Prescription Drug Plan</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/osu-students-help-get-out-the-word-about-oregon-prescription-drug-plan2.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/osu-students-help-get-out-the-word-about-oregon-prescription-drug-plan2.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-10T14:01:39Z</published><updated>2007-04-10T14:01:39Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[By THERESA HOGUE
Gazette-Times reporter

Only 300 of the eligible 14,000 uninsured Benton County residents have signed up so far

Last November, Oregonians approved Ballot Measure 44, which opened the Oregon Prescription Drug Plan to any uninsured Oregonian. Previously, the drug plan was open only to Oregonians 55 years and older with low incomes.

Benton County has about 14,000 uninsured residents, but so far, only 300 have signed up to participate in the plan, which allows them to buy prescriptions at far below regular price, with an average savings of $28 per prescription. That amount can sometimes make a huge difference in the lives of low-income Oregonians.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>OSU students help get out the word about Oregon Prescription Drug Plan</title><id>http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/osu-students-help-get-out-the-word-about-oregon-prescription-drug-plan.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.oregoniansforhealthsecurity.org/health-care-news/2007/4/12/osu-students-help-get-out-the-word-about-oregon-prescription-drug-plan.html"/><author><name>Oregonians for Health Security WebMaster</name></author><published>2007-04-10T14:01:39Z</published><updated>2007-04-10T14:01:39Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[By THERESA HOGUE
Gazette-Times reporter

Only 300 of the eligible 14,000 uninsured Benton County residents have signed up so far

Last November, Oregonians approved Ballot Measure 44, which opened the Oregon Prescription Drug Plan to any uninsured Oregonian. Previously, the drug plan was open only to Oregonians 55 years and older with low incomes.

Benton County has about 14,000 uninsured residents, but so far, only 300 have signed up to participate in the plan, which allows them to buy prescriptions at far below regular price, with an average savings of $28 per prescription. That amount can sometimes make a huge difference in the lives of low-income Oregonians.]]></summary></entry></feed>