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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

CCOs, Lawmakers Push Back On New Medicaid Revenue Rules

The Oregon Health Authority is battling headwinds over new rules requiring the state's coordinated organizations use a portion of Oregon Health Plan revenue to fund social determinants of health.

Dec 2, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

New Contempt Ruling Lodged Against Oregon State Hospital

A Tillamook County Judge rejected the state’s reasoning for why it won’t admit defendants deemed “guilty except for insanity,” leading to unconstitutional jail stays.

Nov 23, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Injunction Against State Hospital Could Have Far-Reaching Implications

A federal judge opens new legal can of worms for State Hospital, ruling the facility must admit guilty-except-for-insanity defendants despite objections.

Nov 15, 2021
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

State Discontinues $15 Million Federal Integrated Kids Care Program

Officials Say Data Collection, Pandemic Stress Forced Shut-down of Integrated-care Pilot Program Slated for Five Counties.

Nov 4, 2021
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Oregon’s Opioid Settlement Dollars At Risk

The state and local governments can’t agree on how the money should be allocated, putting the total amount available to Oregon in jeopardy.

Oct 26, 2021

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This 2011 photo shows a youth reading a comic book in a typical cell at the Mulnomah County Donald E. Long Detention Center./Portland Tribune

Multnomah County Battles Workplace Outbreaks, Complaints

Documents and interviews reveal that managers either haven't taken safety precautions seriously enough to prevent outbreaks or made decisions that have increased the risk of infection.

Jan 13, 2021

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Oregon Epidemiologists Sought To Delay Brown's Reopening Plan

Public records reveal tension between political and health concerns at the highest levels of Oregon's government in late April, as reopening plans were finalized.

Jun 5, 2020

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Health care workers at Providence Health wearing 3D printed face shields manufactured and donated by local makers. | COURTESY OF MAKERFORCE/PORTLAND 3D PRINTING LAB

Oregon's Tracking Of Hospital Safety Equipment Rife With Holes

May 22, 2020

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An OHSU nurse conducts testing in Hillsboro. | OHSU

Records Show Snags In Oregon's Search For COVID-19 Test Supplies

Apr 30, 2020

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GOV. KATE BROWN, MULTNOMAH COUNTY CHAIR DEBORAH KAFOURY AND PORTLAND MAYOR TED WHEELER ON FRIDAY EVENING ANNOUNCED STRONGER SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES THAT INCLUDED A BAN NON-ESSENTIAL TRIPS./JONATHAN HOUSE/PORTLAND TRIBUNE

Portland Tribune: Gov. Kate Brown, Local Officials: Stay Home To Slow Coronavirus

Mar 20, 2020