After concerns went public, Oregon Health Authority abandoned its one-of-a-kind system for children on Medicaid that has led to denials for medically necessary care.
Feb 9, 2022
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Cainan Molzer (far right), 17, of Medford, poses with his family.
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COURTESY JOE MOLZER
Senior Reporter Ben Botkin revealed documents showing employees at Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health & Science University are calling Oregon's system denying children medical necessary care improper and even racist.
Jan 27, 2022
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Trillium's offices in Eugene.
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The Oregon Health Authority is battling headwinds over new rules requiring the state's coordinated organizations use a portion of Oregon Health Plan revenue to fund social determinants of health.
With eligibility checks on Oregon Health Plan members expected to resume as soon as January, the state wants to slow down the process and increase outreach.
Nov 18, 2021
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALEXANN WESTLAKE IN OUR COMMUNITY BIRTH CENTER'S WATER-BIRTH ROOM./CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT