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Biden’s Promise Of Better Nursing Home Care Will Require Many More Workers

The Biden administration's proposed overhaul of nursing home care would require mandating adequate staffing levels for all homes without bankrupting those that can’t afford far higher labor costs.

Mar 8, 2022

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Officials Tie Psychiatric Hospital’s Needs To More Community Programs

Legislators grilled an outside expert and the Oregon Health Authority about a proposal to charge counties that don’t accept Oregon State Hospital patients.

Feb 17, 2022
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Bounties And Bonuses Leave Small Hospitals Behind In Staffing Wars

With no end to the staffing crisis in sight, hospitals have taken to enticing workers from other facilities to fulfill needs, using hefty bonuses.

Feb 8, 2022

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House Bill Would Bolster Behavioral Health Workforce

The state would provide incentives to retain and recruit employees in the behavioral health care industry as policymakers seek a long-term solution.

Feb 3, 2022
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Health Care Workforce Plans Taking Shape For Legislative Session

The COVID-19 pandemic and Oregon’s dire health care workforce shortage have sparked a mix of proposals as the session is about to launch.

Jan 27, 2022
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Nursing Homes Bleed Staff As Amazon Lures Low-Wage Workers

In the Cincinnati area, nursing home administrators blame low Medicaid reimbursements rates to the loss of entry-level employees.

Dec 23, 2021

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As Workers Struggle, Employers Expand Mental Health Benefits

In a recent survey, Kaiser Family Foundation found that many employers have ramped up mental health and other benefits to provide support for their workers during uncertain times.

Nov 11, 2021

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Oregon Health Authority Putting $15M Toward Immediate Behavioral Health Incentives

The short-term spending is an initial step toward stemming losses in the behavioral health field. But advocates say the system needs long-term investments.

Oct 28, 2021
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