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OHSU’s Hillsboro Medical Center to shutter inpatient psychiatric unit for elderly people

The decision to close the 21-bed Hillsboro geriatric psychiatric unit will shutter a large portion of the state's overall treatment capacity for a very vulnerable population, advocates say. Hospital management cites staffing challenges and declining usage for the move.

Jul 9
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Rachel Solotaroff at Portland's Old Town Clinic. | COURTESY CENTRAL CITY CONCERN

Looming federal changes prompt Oregon Health Plan recommendations

With 200,000 lower-income Oregonians likely soon getting disenrolled from the state’s version of Medicaid, lawmakers next year will tackle a $421 million gap in state funds

Jul 7
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Oregon Health Authority Sejal Hathi addressed agency employees in a video on her first day, Jan. 16, 2024 | SCREENSHOT FROM OHA VIDEO

Sejal Hathi’s resignation followed months of speculation

The outgoing Oregon Health Authority director had long been viewed as a short-timer, and recent controversies had increased the suspicion among her fans and critics that a leadership change was likely coming soon

Jul 2

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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon Health Authority layoffs spark concern

The agency is conducting the first of what could be multiple rounds of job cuts — sparking concerns at a time when far greater cuts to services for 1.4 million Oregonians are on the horizon

Jun 26
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The Oregon Health Authority's headquarters in Salem in November, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Former Health Authority equity director Leann Johnson wins $630,000 settlement

Two years after the Oregon Health Authority fired Johnson, she’ll be reinstated with back pay and allowed to resign, preventing her unlawful termination case from going to trial

Jun 23

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Oregonians' health insurance premiums slated to jump in January — again

For the second year in a row, Oregonians and small businesses face major increases in their costs for coverage. State officials are hosting a public meeting to gather comments as they review proposed rates.

Jun 9
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Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford in June, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Feds find Asante violated labor law

The National Labor Relations Board says the southern Oregon health system needs to follow labor law and recognize its workers’ decision three years ago to unionize

Jun 4
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PacificSource headquarters is located in Springfield, Oregon. | COURTESY PHOTO

PacificSource layoffs coming as insurer leaves Montana, individual market

Four top executives were among the first to be laid off this week, and more cuts are coming as the Oregon-based insurer continues to retrench

May 22
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As Providence leaves the insurance business, Oregonians will feel effects

Providence, a major Catholic hospital and clinic system based in Washington, has been a significant player in health insurance in Oregon, and its plan is based in Portland

May 21
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