In Latest Risk Level Shuffle: Polk County Nears 65% Vaccination Rate
Jackson County will move down to moderate risk, with Polk County set to move to lower risk in the governor’s COVID-19 framework.
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Oregon Health Authority, Medicaid Insurers Haggle Over Vaccination Incentive Money
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Facing pressure from coordinated care organizations, the health authority reduces its COVID-19 vaccination-rate goals for Medicaid members.
Clackamas Is Next County To Enter Lower Risk Category
State officials still expect Oregon to reach a 70% vaccination rate for adults by the end of June.
Measures To Fight Addiction Are Stalled In Oregon Legislature
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Advocates for better drug- and alcohol-addiction services urge lawmakers to take action on a range of bills.
Oregon Stockpiles Vaccines Amid Push To Increase Vaccination Rate
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The state has enough supplies of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson doses to last about 80 days at current vaccination pace.
Medicaid Director Lori Coyner Shifts To New Role
Coyner will shepherd the negotiation of Oregon’s next five-year Medicaid agreement with the federal government.
Senate Approves Bill To Ease Barriers To Therapy For Prostate Cancer
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The bill eliminates some insurance barriers to proton beam therapy therapy, which is used to treat prostate cancer patients.
Oregon Legislature Passes Bill Making Noose Display Crime Of Intimidation
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The bill, backed by Oregon Health & Science University, follows noose incidents at OHSU.
3 Oregon Counties Move To Lower Risk But Restrictions Tightened In Harney
Lane, Coos, and Wasco counties move to lower risk in Oregon’s COVID-19 framework but Harney County slips in its ranking.
Medicaid Members Have Among Lowest Vaccination Rates
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In many Oregon counties, fewer than a quarter of eligible Medicaid members have gotten even a single shot of COVID-19 vaccine.
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