Posted on February 27, 2009 in General,Our Blog,Patient Care

I don’t think you’d get many arguments from anyone that our nation’s health care system could use some help. So many are uninsured, and even those who are insured can’t always decipher their policies. HMO, PPO, copay, out-of-network, it’s hard to tell what’s what, and it’s just as confusing for the billing departments at hospitals… read more

Posted on February 24, 2009 in Our Blog,Public Safety

In a recent post we discussed Senate Bill 311, which proposes to increase liability caps on public agencies. Well, the Oregon Senate approved the bill, and now it will head to the House for a vote. Back in August 2008, a small plane crashed into a house in the coastal town of Gearhart, killing five… read more

Posted on February 20, 2009 in Our Blog,Public Safety

I blogged about the salmonella crisis with peanut products here, but since the story continues to unfold, I thought I’d discuss it again. Also, it has quickly escalated into a national epidemic of sorts, and it’s affecting a lot of local manufacturers and food retailers. The recall of products made with peanut products from the… read more

Posted on February 17, 2009 in Our Blog

Last week, the Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee approved SB 311 — a proposal to increase tort caps on public agencies, such as state entities and OHSU. The bill will now go to the House and Senate. Under old laws, the liability caps on public bodies was $200,000. Under the new proposal, the state damages cap… read more

Posted on February 9, 2009 in Our Blog

We often joke that Oregonians never use umbrellas, but there IS a case where you really should use an umbrella–when it comes to your insurance. Umbrella coverage, also known as excess liability coverage, is not a very widely known policy, but it can save you a bundle in certain instances. Umbrella coverage protects you financially… read more