Amanda Waldroupe

Southwest Washington Mental Health Providers Increase Rates

The increased rates are closer to what providers in the rest of Washington are paid, and are expected to create a stronger workforce

Sep 6, 2013

Public Health Division Continues Preparing for How Climate Change Will Affect Health

September 3, 2013—The Oregon Public Health Division has hired an epidemiologist who will focus on determining how climate change will affect people’s health, both regionally and individually.

Sep 3, 2013

Medical Groups Balk at Registering as Drug Outlet, New Regulations

August 27, 2013—Medical groups representing practitioners who dispense medications are raising concerns about registering as a “drug outlet” with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, which would allow the board to inspect their sites and investigate whether medication is safely dispensed, stored, labeled, and inventoried.

Aug 27, 2013

Wyden-Smith Town Hall Spreads Word About Cover Oregon, Health Reform

August 21, 2013--The drumbeat to inform Oregonians about impending health reform continued on Monday with a town hall hosted by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden (D) and Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith that 120 people attended.

Aug 21, 2013

Trillium’s CCO Developing Ways to Coordinate Chronic Pain Treatment

August 19, 2013—Trillium Community Health Plan, the coordinated care organization serving Oregon Health Plan patients in Lane County, is hoping to start a new, integrated approach to treating patients suffering from chronic pain by early next year.

Aug 19, 2013

Big Changes Ahead for Insurance Rate Review, Accountability as Insurance Division Gets New Commissioner

Oregon’s new insurance commissioner hopes to drive down costs, making sure that insurers charge more appropriate rates

Jul 24, 2013

Portland Neighborhoods Seek to Become Pesticide-Free

A recent policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics motivates local efforts while Oregon’s Legislature failed to take action on a Toxics Disclosure for Healthy Kids Act.

Jul 23, 2013

Portland City Council Proclaims “Stand Up for Workplace Wellness Day”

Various city officials may begin encouraging their employees to stand up at work more

Jul 18, 2013

Workforce Demands Strain Healthcare Reform

Reforming billing systems and incorporating naturopaths can help solve workforce shortage issues, and be implemented quickly, according to Dr. Lisa Dodson.

Jul 13, 2013