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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 Line Up for Introduction
- As the 2009 Legislature draws closer, several interim committees are completing work on bill drafts for early introduction.
- September 26, 2008 Read More
- Health Professionals Looking for Cost Containment Strategies
- At the request of the business community, a group of 19 providers recently convened to discuss areas of potential cost savings within Oregon’s health care system.
- August 29, 2008 Read More
- Oregon Health Fund Board Approaches Final Recommendations
- The Oregon Health Fund Board had its final meeting of the summer on Wednesday, and will now seek public testimony on its recommendations.
- August 29, 2008 Read More
- Healthy Kids - Up from the Ashes?
- Health care coverage for kids appears to be a key piece of Governor Kulongoski's 2009 Legislative agenda.
- June 19, 2008 Read More
- Oregon Health Fund Board Continues Work
Board begins reviewing subcommittee recommendations
- May 22, 2008 Read More
- 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
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.
