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STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE RACING TO WIN FEDERAL APPROVAL OF OREGON HEALTH PLAN CHANGES BEFORE OREGON GOV. KATE BROWN, SHOWN AT THE OREGON CONVENTION CENTER VACCINATION SITE, LEAVES OFFICE./JOSH ANDERSEN/OHSU

Federal Officials Give Extra Scrutiny To Proposed Oregon Health Plan Changes

State officials want to use Medicaid funds for prisoner health and housing and equity programs, but records show federal officials are having a “hard time” understanding parts of the state’s reasoning.

Apr 7, 2022
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CCOs Critical of Oregon’s Proposed New 'Health Equity Zones'

The health insurers say they are the best organizations for expanding the Medicaid system to address social factors such as housing and food.

Jul 12, 2021
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Medicaid Director Lori Coyner Shifts To New Role

Coyner will shepherd the negotiation of Oregon’s next five-year Medicaid agreement with the federal government.

Jun 10, 2021

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Lori Coyner became Oregon's Medicaid director at the end of January, returning to her old position./Jessica Floum/The Lund Report

Oregon's Medicaid Director Wants To Step Up Oversight, Drive Reform

Feb 14, 2019
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After More Than Year-Long Search, Medicaid Director Returns

Oregon has chosen a familiar face to lead the state's Medicaid program as it heads towards the next phase, with a focus on mental health, value-based payments that reward outcomes instead of performing procedures and social determinants of health like housing.

Dec 12, 2018

Coding, Billing Issues Make Alcohol Screening Difficult to Track

Height, weight, temperature and blood pressure – along with habits such as tobacco use, diet and, increasingly exercise – are a routine part of discussion at primary care visits.

Feb 5, 2014