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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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A vigil for people experiencing homelessness who died in 2018 at the Street Roots office in Old Town. | COURTESY MULTNOMAH COUNTY/DOMICILE UNKNOWN

Death Toll Rises Among Homeless In Multnomah County

Oct 16, 2019
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Opinion: Oregon’s CCOs Must Address Clients’ Health from All Angles

Jul 22, 2019

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Kaiser Boosts Link Between Health Care Providers, Social Service Agencies

Jun 4, 2019
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Study: Many Oregon Children Face Serious Medical, Social Problems

The findings intensify the need to focus on the “social determinants of health,” in addition to the provision of specific health care services.

Jun 3, 2019

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Opinion: To Improve Social Determinants Of Health, Think Community, Not Population

Jan 14, 2019

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Medicaid Plans Cover Doctors’ Visits, Hospital Care — And Now Your GED

Jan 7, 2019

Oregon Health Forum Tackles Social Determinants of Health

Join us on April 27 for this interactive discussion.

Mar 13, 2018

Patient-Centered Approach Can Reduce Health Disparities Among African-Americans

African-Americans are less likely to use healthcare services, according to the latest research findings. And, when they do, they receive poorer quality of care, and comes away with less satisfaction which impacts their relationship with their provider.

Mar 10, 2014

CareOregon Pilot Lets Members 'Barter' for Needed Services

It's often said that what happens in a doctor's office accounts for just a fraction of a person's total health. With that in mind, CareOregon has created a pilot program to help members help each other meet day-to-day needs, including services like hair care, organizing or cleaning that may be beyond their reach financially.

Feb 11, 2014