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The building on Southwest Broadway in Portland that housed FamilyCare's corporate offices. | EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawsuit Against Oregon Health Authority Runs Up $23.4 Million Legal Tab

FamilyCare’s seven-year battle against the state agency has generated massive legal bills for both sides, and there is no end in sight.

Oct 8, 2021
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Oregon Lawmakers, Health Authority Weigh In On Health Care’s Future 

CCO Oregon forum considers how Medicaid program will be changed in coming years, amid increased focus on equity and housing.

Oct 4, 2021
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Oregon CCOs Prepare To Serve Children’s Social And Emotional Needs

Under a “first in the country” metric, Medicaid providers must prove their plans are improving the social and emotional health of children up to age 5 within the next three years.

Sep 23, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital. | AMANDA LOMAN/SALEM REPORTER

Gay Oregon State Hospital Worker Sues, Alleging Harassment, Bullying At Salem Facility

The maintenance worker says he was physically assaulted and bullied after he came out to a co-worker.

Sep 16, 2021
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Recovery Groups Urge Gov. Brown To Act On Workforce Crisis

Oregon agencies say they need more money to boost worker pay and stem employee turnover that is hurting the quality of care.

Sep 14, 2021
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Vaccination Rates Of Medicaid Members Still Lag Behind

Oregon providers, Medicaid insurers make slow progress getting low-income, rural members to step up and get a shot against COVID-19.

Aug 23, 2021
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LATINOS WERE AMONG THE PATIENTS AT AN OHSU VACCINATION CLINIC IN HILLSBORO IN MAY, 2021./JOSH ANDERSEN/OHSU

Comparison Of CCO Vaccination Rates

Umpqua Health Alliance has the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate among Oregon's coordinated care organizations at 30%.

Aug 23, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown | BRADLEY PARKS/OPB

Gov. Brown Mandates Vaccination for Health Care, K-12 Workers

Oregon acts in face of COVID-19 surge that is swamping hospitals, but it is unclear how school districts, health care providers will enforce the requirement.

Aug 19, 2021

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Despite Heat, Relatively Little Spent By Oregon Health Plan On Air Conditioners

Oregon’s innovative Medicaid program allows spending on “health-related” items, an area where the state hopes to gain more flexibility in the next Medicaid round.

Aug 16, 2021
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Health Care Staff Will Have To Be Tested For COVID-19 Or Vaccinated, Gov. Brown Decides

The announcement follows decisions by some hospital systems to require employee vaccinations against COVID-19 despite an Oregon law banning the practice.

Aug 4, 2021