Cyberattack Hits Owner of Cedar Hills Psychiatric Hospital
The attack shut down Universal Health Services, the owner of Cedar Hills Hospital, which has nearly 100 in-patient beds for mental health patients.
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Oregon Health Authority Hires New Public Health Director
Rachael Banks, who is currently the public health director for Multnomah County, will focus on health inequity issues at the state.
Federal Audit Faults Oregon’s Oversight of Medicaid Insurers
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Federal officials focused on four coordinated care organizations operating in 2016 and 2017. The Oregon Health Authority said it is now trying to hold them more accountable.
Lawmaker Accuses Oregon Health Authority Of Ignoring People With Disabilities
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Sen. Sara Gelser said plans to improve Oregon’s widely criticized behavioral health system did nothing for a segment of the population.
Oregon Scraps Crisis Care Guidelines for Health Care Providers
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The move marks another redo by the authority over policies created without the input from minorities and communities of color.
Health Authority Faces Hazy COVID-19 Outlook After Fires
When the wildfires hit, testing plummeted so officials don’t really know what the current COVID-19 trend is in Oregon.
Exclusive: Health Authority Staff Angry Over Plans To Scrap On-Site Inspections At Behavioral Health Facilities
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Critics say switching to virtual visits conducted through a smartphone or tablet, which will save time and money, could harm residents.
Governor’s High-Level Behavioral Health Group Ends With Disappointment
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The group came up with a number of recommendations but they won’t move the needle on the state’s mental health crisis.
Oregon’s Medicaid Insurers, Lawmakers Call For Fresh Approaches, Flexibility In COVID-19 Era
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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.
Audit Finds Oregon’s Mental Health System in Disarray, Lacks Leadership
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The report identified wide-ranging, chronic problems, including a lack of leadership and failure to monitor $158 million of taxpayer money.
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