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New Oregon 5-Year Medicaid Plan Would Expand Membership, Increase Innovation

Oregon Health Authority tentatively wants the taxpayer-funded insurance plan to help with housing, other needs, in addition to medical care.

Jun 2, 2021
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19 Oregon Counties Now In Lower Risk Category for COVID-19

Clatsop County to become the 19th county with the lower risk ranking, while Lane and Polk counties drop into moderate risk category.

Jun 1, 2021

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PFC Juan Carlos Rojas administers COVID-19 vaccine to licensed massage therapist with Serenity Hospice Jason Mayberry at the state fairgrounds in Salem. | ABIGAIL DOLLINS/SALEM STATESMAN JOURNAL

CCOs, Providers Push Back On State COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Plan

The Oregon Health Authority is rewriting its plan to radically increase vaccination of Medicaid members, after coordinated care organizations say the goal is unattainable

May 28, 2021
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Puts Resident On Leave Following Lawsuit

Dr. Andew Davoodian and his alleged sexual-battery victim are suing each other in Multnomah County Circuit Court.

May 26, 2021
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Jackson County Joins Chorus of Concerns Over Gov. Kate Brown’s Mask Rules

The rural southern Oregon county’s commissioners called new mask regulations “unfair” for local businesses and faith institutions.

May 26, 2021
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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon Senate Passes Bill To Ban Online Vaping Sales

House Bill 2261, which would ban online sales of vaping products and e-cigarettes, heads to Gov. Kate Brown’s desk.

May 26, 2021
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Five Oregon Counties, including Multnomah, Advance To Lower Risk Category 

The improved ranking will lift some public health restrictions as a reward for the counties vaccinating at least 65% of adult residents.

May 25, 2021

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CareOregon is among 16 coordinated care organizations in Oregon serving Medicaid members. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Weighs $100 Million In Incentives To Boost Vaccination Rates

Coordinated care organizations and the state are negotiating a change that could reward them for having a high rate of vaccinated members.

May 25, 2021

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Press Releases

Read the latest corporate and governmental news from around the Northwest.

May 25, 2021

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Dr. Cynthia Maree, infectious disease chief at St. Charles Health System, wants to boost the vaccination rates in her hospital system -- and in the community./St. Charles Health System

Hospital Systems Face Internal Vaccine Skeptics

A Lund Report analysis indicates that at least 85% of hospital providers are vaccinated but only about 75% of all employees have been inoculated against COVID-19.

May 24, 2021
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