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Oregon Health Authority Budget Slated To Grow By $3 Billion

Lawmakers have dedicated extra money to cover a demand for Medicaid and there's new money for behavioral health care, an area that's been neglected for years.

Jun 24, 2021
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Outside CareOregon in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

CareOregon Donates $7.5 Million For Mental Health, Addiction

The money goes to 25 organizations that serve Medicaid members in the Portland area, on Oregon’s north coast and in Jackson County.

Jun 21, 2021

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Oregon Health Authority, Medicaid Insurers Haggle Over Vaccination Incentive Money

Facing pressure from coordinated care organizations, the health authority reduces its COVID-19 vaccination-rate goals for Medicaid members.

Jun 14, 2021
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CareOregon is among 16 coordinated care organizations in Oregon serving Medicaid members. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Weighs $100 Million In Incentives To Boost Vaccination Rates

Coordinated care organizations and the state are negotiating a change that could reward them for having a high rate of vaccinated members.

May 25, 2021

OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Settles Sex Assault Lawsuit For $585,000

The settlement comes less than two months since the suit was filed by a former OHSU social worker who is now employed by the Portland Veterans Affairs hospital.

Apr 27, 2021

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Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Seeks To Rein In High Prescription Drug Prices

The bill would tie U.S. drug prices to a median price in 11 countries where prescriptions are much cheaper.

Apr 22, 2021

Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general, is a partner in the firm Covington & Burling. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU To Pay $2,065 Per Hour For Holder Investigation

The agreement between OHSU and Holder’s law firm does not set a limit on the cost of the investigation of the institution's handling of sexual assault cases and racial bias complaints.

Apr 16, 2021
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OHSU receiving a shipment of Pfizer BioNTEch COVID-19 vaccine. | OHSU/FRITZ LIEDTKE

OHSU Anticipates Revenue Growth, Modest Profit In Coming Fiscal Year

Oregon’s flagship health care facility reports strong investment income and investment portfolio growth help to provide a backstop as expenses rise.

Apr 15, 2021
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Oregon Lawmakers Seek To Curtail Soaring Pharmaceutical Prices

But they face drug industry opposition as they consider bills to make generic drugs more available, limit out-of-pocket insulin costs and set price limits on expensive drugs.

Mar 31, 2021
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