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Cainan Molzer (far right), 17, of Medford, poses with his family. | COURTESY JOE MOLZER

Facing Scrutiny, Oregon Will Phase Out Barriers To Children’s Health Care 

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. | COURTESY JOE MOLZER

Oregon Public Broadcasting Features Watchdog Work Of The Lund Report

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. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Trillium May Resume Enrolling Oregon Health Plan Members in Portland Metro Area, State Says

The insurer has made enough progress for its freeze to be lifted, but more improvements are still needed, Oregon Health Authority said.

Jan 11, 2022
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State Auditors Flag Questionable Oregon Health Plan Billing

Their report urges safeguards to prevent bogus Medicaid billing during hospital stays.

Dec 15, 2021

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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

CCOs, Lawmakers Push Back On New Medicaid Revenue Rules

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.

Dec 2, 2021
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Officials Try To Avert Loss Of Health Care Coverage For Up To 300,000 Oregonians

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

Challenges For New Lane County Birth Center Reflect Larger Problem

With health insurance coverage limited for non-hospital births, Our Community Birth Center starts out small with plans to grow.

Nov 16, 2021
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Uninsured In Republican States Would Win Big In Democrats’ Plan

Nearly two-thirds of those in the coverage gap live in one of three Republican-controlled states, and hospitals fear loss of funding.

Nov 9, 2021

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Oregon Man Sues State As It Tries To Collect Medicaid From His Settlement

Oregon Department of Human Services files Medicaid lien on state settlement for accident.

Nov 2, 2021
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

State Boosts Oregon Health Plan Per-Member Spending 4.2% For 2022

The increased money to coordinated care organizations will go for higher general health care costs plus more treatment of addictions.

Oct 21, 2021
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