Jan Johnson

FamilyCare’s initial CHIP targets 15- to 25-year-olds

FamilyCare has more than doubled its enrollment since 2013 and now has 115,000 members.

Sep 18, 2014

Task Force on Public Health Finishes Proposal on a Feistier Note

The “Modernization of Public Health” report is scheduled to be heard by the 2015 Legislature.

Sep 10, 2014

Task Force on Public Health Will Postpone Funding Recommendations

Funding is more likely for public health if it’s part of the governor’s budget, according to Rep. Greenlick.

Aug 26, 2014

Public Health Task Force Focuses on Accountability

Who will bear the responsibility for public health? Counties alone, with partners or relinquishing their authority to the state

Aug 12, 2014

Access to Care and Defining Preventative Care Concern Health Share

The wait times for routine mental health care at times took six to seven weeks.

Aug 5, 2014

Governor’s Task Force on the Future of Public Health Ponders Regionalization

But not all counties are on board, and Douglas County in southern Oregon plans to relinquish its responsibilities to the state in October.

Jul 30, 2014

CCO Approach Appeals to Future of Public Health Work Group

A workgroup drafting options for the Oregon Governor’s Task Force on the Future of Public Health seems headed toward a sharpened focus on health outcomes.

Jul 10, 2014

Health Share Seeks to Improve Cultural Competency

Of the CCO’s members, half are people of color with 50,000 identifying themselves as Hispanic/Latino

Jun 11, 2014

Achieving Health Equity Vital to Healthcare Reform

That means including culturally and linguistically appropriate services and integrating community health workers and doulas into the care teams, according to Tricia Tillman

Jun 10, 2014

Kaiser Permanente Takes Stand on Flame-Retardant Furniture

The decision follows California’s update of its flammability standard for upholstered furniture.

Jun 4, 2014