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Governor’s High-Level Behavioral Health Group Ends With Disappointment

The group came up with a number of recommendations but they won’t move the needle on the state’s mental health crisis.

Sep 15, 2020
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NIH ‘Very Concerned’ About Serious Side Effect in Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to resume a coronavirus vaccine trial that was halted when a volunteer suffered spinal cord damage as federal health officials launch an investigation.

Sep 14, 2020

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Portland-Area Residents Pay Premium For Medical Care

A report by the Health Care Cost Institute found that residents in the tri-county area pay 17% more for services but in total spend about the same as others nationwide on medical care.

Sep 14, 2020

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OHSU Leaders Promise Changes Against 'Structural Racism'

In response to blistering criticism from Black employees, OHSU's president and chief of diversity say they will hire a consultant to root out any racism in hiring and the affirmative action department.

Sep 14, 2020
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OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital has a level 1 pediatric trauma center. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

Former Head Of Nursing Sues OHSU Over Racial Discrimination, Whistleblowing

The suit says the Doernbecher Children's Hospital hire was fired after calling out unsafe practices, being stereotyped as an "angry Black woman" and told to "straighten her hair."

Sep 9, 2020

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Cambia's Long Time, Highly Paid CEO Stepping Down

Mark Ganz, who earned at least $4.1 million in 2019, will be replaced by Jared Short, the company's president and COO.

Sep 9, 2020
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Oregon’s Medicaid Insurers, Lawmakers Call For Fresh Approaches, Flexibility In COVID-19 Era

An annual event by CCO Oregon drew key players, who discussed the challenges of plunging revenues, ensuring access to a vaccine when one is available and adapting to the changing health care landscape.

Sep 9, 2020
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Audit Finds Oregon’s Mental Health System in Disarray, Lacks Leadership

The report identified wide-ranging, chronic problems, including a lack of leadership and failure to monitor $158 million of taxpayer money.

Sep 9, 2020
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Kerry Barnett is joining CareOregon's board./CareOregon

Press Release: CareOregon Adds Another Board Member

Sep 8, 2020

Mardell Reed volunteers for Advocates for African American Elders in Pasadena, California, a group that helps Blacks with health issues.Heidi di Marco/Kaiser Health News

Why Black Aging Matters, Too

Sep 8, 2020

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