Sue Vorenberg

Health Share and FamilyCare: A Tale of Two CCOs

As FamilyCare considered whether to continue operating in 2018, The Lund Report looked into the differences between this coordinated care organization and Health Share, the other Medicaid provider that serves the Portland-metro area.

Dec 8, 2017
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Data Offers Insight Into Costs, Stay Length and Demographics of Care for Older Oregonians

Assisted living and residential care costs over $44,000 per year, on average, according to figures that will be discussed Friday at a round-table review of recent studies from across the state.

Sep 13, 2017

Eclipse Went Off Without a Healthcare Hitch

Officials are still watching for foodborne or waterborne disease outbreaks that can take weeks to appear.

Aug 29, 2017

Health Business Report Gains from Going Employee-Owned

A Vancouver, Washington, company reports improvements to the culture -- and the bottom line -- after the company’s workers took control.

Aug 10, 2017

Oregon Health Groups Prepare for August Eclipse and Massive Tourist Influx

A million or more people could swell the state’s population during the Aug. 21 event, stressing rural health services, and creating sanitation risks.

Jul 18, 2017

Study on Cannabis Harvest Identifies Health Hazards for Outdoor Farm Workers

Local activist and medical grower Tom Lauerman participated in the study, which found ergonomic problems in hand-trimming practices.

Jun 2, 2017

Medical Marijuana States See Reduction in Medicaid and Medicare Prescription Drug Spending

In 2014, estimates suggest Oregon saved $13.7 million on fee-for-service Medicaid prescriptions because of its medical marijuana program.

May 17, 2017

Recreational Marijuana Boom Leaves Vulnerable Patients Behind

New regulations and procedures in cannabis licensing have slowed patient access to medical marijuana. Meanwhile, profits are prompting medical growers to switch to recreational sales.

Apr 26, 2017