Draft bill circulated by outgoing Rep. Rachel Prusak seeks to stabilize the board’s spotty membership and better oversee the state's psychiatric hospital.
Dec 13, 2022
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COURTESY OF HEALTH SHARE OF OREGON
A judge’s order intended to streamline the release of aid and assist patients at the Oregon State Hospital has staff, management and others concerned.
Dec 8, 2022
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Origins Faith Community is a nonprofit day shelter in Ontario, Ore., that launched a peer program with Measure 110 funding. On Oct. 13, 2022, Anthony Caliendo, 52, walks through the dining room before the day’s lunch is served.
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The number of people in recovery hired to connect people to treatment is increasing, but the broken system in which they work poses challenges and risks.
The agency says its focus on behavioral health, maintaining coverage and addressing racism align with Governor-elect Tina Kotek’s priorities.
Dec 6, 2022
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Amazon's purchase of clinics in Oregon must undergo state review. Pictured, an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter on final approach to JFK Airport.
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The $3.9 billion deal includes five One Medical clinics in the Portland metro area.
Dec 1, 2022
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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.
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DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES
Allen, who steadied the agency after high-profile controversies, will step down Jan. 9, 2023. State Behavioral Health Director Steve Allen is also resigning.
Nov 17, 2022
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