State Health Policy

Source: Oregon Health Authority. | THE LUND REPORT

Graded On A Curve, State’s Low-Income Health Care System Shows Strains

Despite reduced targets to reflect the pandemic, several regional insurers fell short in the Oregon Health Plan report card.

Sep 22, 2022

TERA HURST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HEALTH JUSTICE RECOVERY ALLIANCE, AND STEVE ALLEN, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR AT OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, AT A PRESS CONFERENCE ON MEASURE 110 SEPT. 20, 2022./THE LUND REPORT

Officials, Proponents Celebrate Measure 110 Funding Milestone, Admit Mistakes

With the first round of funding under the drug-decriminalization law out the door, they say Oregon will begin to see greater impacts.

Sep 20, 2022

The Oregon State Hospital campus in Junction City. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Second Patient Accuses Former State Hospital Nurse Of Sexual Harassment

Woman’s lawsuit claims a male nurse tracked her down to a Portland church.

Sep 20, 2022
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Oregon Universal Health Care Task Force Issues Draft Report As Opponents Mobilize

Oregon business groups, including commercial health insurers and Oregon Business & Industry, oppose the plan citing its proposed new taxes.

Sep 13, 2022
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Cutline: Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen spoke Sept. 5 during a virtual meeting with behavioral health providers, advocates and others about Oregon State Hospital. The hospital has new limits it must follow for how long it can treat patients who face criminal charges.

Deadlines For Oregon State Hospital Stays Spark Concern

Critics say a court order that limits how long some patients can be treated at Oregon State Hospital could hurt public safety and put people on the street without care.

Sep 7, 2022
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