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The Moda Tower in downtown Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Moda Buys Back Its Shares From Delta Dental 

Delta Dental of California had purchased a 49.5% stake in Moda Partners for $152.4 million in 2019.
Sep 27, 2021
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Moda Will Take Its Case To U.S. Supreme Court

A federal appeals court rejected Moda's request on Tuesday to rehear its petition for millions in payments from the federal government over losses under the Affordable Care Act, but the case is not closed.
Nov 7, 2018
The Moda Tower in downtown Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Moda Negotiating A Major Infusion of Capital

Confidential sources tell The Lund Report that a deal is in the works that could eventually lead to another insurance company holding a majority of seats on Moda's board.
Aug 13, 2018

Moda Health Responds to Complaints about Payment Delays

Mental health practitioners insist that Moda Health is holding up their claim payments, at times for up to 90 days, to make sure people haven’t canceled their insurance policy. If that’s true, Moda would be in violation of the state’s prompt payment law requiring insurers to pay claims within 30 days.
Feb 3, 2017

Moda Health the Initial Favorite for Revamped Teacher Health Plan Contract

The Oregon Educators Benefit Board is redoing its contract, hoping to reduce medical inflation for school districts by asking insurers to do a better job coordinating care. The contract may be Moda’s to lose, since it currently provides care to most teachers. But Kaiser and Providence could be added in certain counties, and Regence and UnitedHealthCare also have competitive statewide bids.
Nov 2, 2016

OEBB Enrollment Moving Toward Cheaper Health Plans

State educators and others insured through the Oregon Educators Benefit Board have been migrating heavily toward catastrophic and coordinated care health plans offered by Moda Health. OEBB has encouraged this movement through lower premiums and copayments. Meanwhile, OEBB director James Raussen was suspended with pay last month.
Oct 5, 2016

PEBB Slides Under Cost Caps for Biennium at Negotiation Table

The Public Employees Benefit Board signed off on 2017 premium rates for its menu of health plans, which after extensive negotiation, came in at a 4 percent hike, for an average of 3.2 percent over two years. A Providence researcher also showed the health engagement module is lowering costs for people with more complex medical needs.
Jun 22, 2016
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