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CareOregon to combine with California-based health care nonprofit 

Leaders of the combined entity say concerns are unfounded as they aim to use pooled purchasing power to boost services and fend off larger for-profit competitors. 

Dec 14, 2022
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Opinion: Oregon’s Coverage Plan Should ​​Go Further For More People

Advocates for affordable health care say the state’s plan for expanding Medicaid should include similar coverage for all Oregonians.

Nov 29, 2022
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Doctors Prescribe Healthy Meals To Keep Patients Out Of The Hospital

The federal government’s recent approval of Oregon’s request to modify its Medicaid program could lead to medically tailored meals for people with low-incomes.

Oct 18, 2022

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Oregon’s ‘Bridge’ Health Plan Takes Shape

Proponents of the plan say it will improve health outcomes for people throughout the state, particularly those who cycle on and off the Medicaid-funded Oregon Health Plan.

Oct 17, 2022
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Study: ‘Phantom’ Providers Rife In Oregon Health Plan 

More than half of primary and mental health providers in the state's low-income health care program appeared to be “phantoms” who didn’t see anyone, OHSU researchers say.

Jul 7, 2022
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Q&A: Ken Provencher Retiring from PacificSource Health Plans

The CEO and president of PacificSource Health Plans is stepping down in March, the regional Springfield-based insurer recently announced.

Jul 5, 2022
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OHSU Study Shines Light On Disparities In Asthma Care 

An OHSU expert says more work is needed to understand the barriers to health care after documenting racial and ethnic disparities in the use of pediatric acute asthma care, including in the Oregon Health Plan.

Apr 12, 2022
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California Handed Its Medicaid Drug Program To One Company. Then Came A Corporate Takeover.

California health officials are investigating Centene's administration of the state's Medicaid prescription drug program after thousands of low-income Californians were left without critical medications for weeks.

Apr 12, 2022

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State Takes Step Towards Keeping Tens Of Thousands On Health Care Coverage

Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday the appointment of a task force to develop new health plan for the working poor.

Apr 12, 2022

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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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