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Oregon Lawmakers Put $19 Million Toward Medicaid Dental Cuts

The funds could boost dental care access, including in rural areas and for kids, after providers warn of “grave risk.”

Dec 14, 2021
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Priciest New Drug In Oregon Rings In At $419,500 Per Infusion

The state’s Prescription Price Transparency Program received reports of nearly 200 new high-cost drugs this past year.

Dec 8, 2021
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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 Health Insurer Profits Shrink As COVID-19 Whipsaws Finances

But increased bond and stock values keep companies strong, with only two major insurers losing money.

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

OHA Director Floats $33.5 Million Plan To Bolster State Hospital Hiring

The Oregon Health Authority wants to hire 359 new employees at Oregon State Hospital starting in March to combat its worrisome staffing shortage.

Nov 11, 2021
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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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OHSU Board Approves $650 Million Hospital Expansion

The expansion project, a 15-story building, will grow bed capacity by about one-third.

Oct 29, 2021
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Oregon Health Authority Putting $15M Toward Immediate Behavioral Health Incentives

The short-term spending is an initial step toward stemming losses in the behavioral health field. But advocates say the system needs long-term investments.

Oct 28, 2021
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