Rachel Monahan

Douglas County to Start Mental Health Court

Joining 12 Oregon counties and two cities, the mental health court will try to find the right health services and reduce recidivism.

Aug 4, 2014

Medicare Data Released This Spring Show the Elite Oregon Doctors Who Always Bill Top Dollar

Oregon Health & Science University has most of the state’s doctors who billed Medicare for the most expensive visits all of the time.

Jul 24, 2014
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Vernonia Clinic Appeals to Oregon’s Congressional Delegation to Change Federal Grant Requirements

The clinic is designated as rural by Medicare but unable to qualify for a grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration because it’s not considered to be in a remote area.

Jun 5, 2014

Douglas County Quits Mental Health Services

Joining the majority of Oregon counties, Douglas County in handing over responsibility to a nonprofit

May 21, 2014

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Workers Fight for Equal Pay for Equal Work

After joining SEIU Local 49 in the fall, 120 workers are bargaining first contract with Samaritan Health Services.

May 14, 2014