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State dashboard peers inside individual hospitals’ finances

The state's look at hospital payments from insurers is intended to help curb the growth of health care costs

Jul 18, 2024
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Investigations detail Oregon Health Authority equity director's complaints

In the wake of Leann Johnson's termination, one agency is labeling her a whistleblower and newly disclosed reports detail her allegations against top managers. Most of them were not deemed substantiated.

Jul 18, 2024
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Dr. Naomi Adeline-Biggs has been named to lead the state public health division at the Oregon Health Authority.

Naomi Adeline-Biggs to lead Oregon public health efforts

Adeline-Biggs to take over as state public health director after two years at Polk County, time with World Health Organization

Jul 16, 2024
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Safety net clinic workers, including many in Multnomah County, provide needed medical care for marginalized populations, including people lacking shelter. | MULTNOMAH COUNTY/MOTOYA NAKAMURA

Washington safety net clinic chain battles for accreditation as doctors-in-training bolt

Sea Mar operates three dozen clinics, including in Vancouver, and says its medical residency program that helps train needed physicians has been decimated by a recent decision to withdraw accreditation

Jul 11, 2024
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OHSU postdocs declare salary impasse, sparking new stage in contract talks

AFSCME-represented group says Oregon Health & Science University is not offering fair compensation or benefits needed to improve equity and retention

Jul 11, 2024

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Oregon beefs up help lines, support services for youth of color

A new state report cites progress in helping young people get help to deal with mental health challenges, but says more culturally specific services are needed to address disparities in the risk of suicide among young people

Jul 9, 2024

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An employee of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services helps a consumer pick a health care plan on the federal online health insurance marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES

More than 80% keep coverage as Oregon Health Plan eligibility checks near completion

The state will disenroll fewer Oregonians than expected from the state's version of Medicaid, but members are cautioned to watch their mailboxes with 120,000 renewal notices still being sent out

Jun 27, 2024

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The Behavioral Health Resource Center at 333 SW Park Avenue in Portland on Nov. 16, 2022. | EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

County health and social services contracts need better oversight, auditors say

Multnomah County's contract oversight practices need revamping to ensure people are getting the services they need, according to a report issued by Auditor Jennifer McGuirk. County officials say they're working on it.

Jun 27, 2024
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon, on Nov. 21, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon State Hospital sexual harassment lawsuits settled for $1 million

Two suits accused a former state nurse of allegedly attempting to use his position of authority to groom patients for sex, and claimed state hospital management had a reputation for turning a blind eye toward similar situations despite patients' inability to provide consent

Jun 25, 2024
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Longtime U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, | JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Q&A: Nearing retirement from Congress, Blumenauer pushes hospice reform

Longtime Portland Democrat's draft legislation would unbundle hospice benefit to deter payment for no care

Jun 20, 2024
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