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Ryan Weaks, 37, says Dual Diagnosis Anonymous "saved my life."/Lynne Terry/The Lund Report

Organization Fills Gap For People With Mental Illness, Addiction Problems

Dual Diagnosis, a peer support group for people with an addiction problem and mental health issues, has helped scores of people since it started in Oregon in 1998. But it's needed now more than ever.

Jul 15, 2020
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On Budget Crisis: Now Is The Moment To ‘Push The Envelope’

Former Gov. John Kitzhaber, health care executives and government officials agreed during a panel that the state and industry need to do more than cut programs.

Jul 14, 2020
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Children’s Mental Health Program Swept Up In Looming Budget Cuts

The state plans to delay a program projected to keep 300 children out of psychiatric residential treatment in its first year, saving money and keeping families together.

Jul 13, 2020
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10 Health Care Companies Obtain Up To $10 Million In Federal Loan Program

Jul 9, 2020
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The Oregon Secretary of State's office verified enough signatures to qualify Initiative Petition 34 on psilocybin therapy for the November ballot. | YES ON IP 34 CAMPAIGN

Secretary Of State Confirms Psilocybin Initiative Qualifies For Ballot

The office has verified 132,465 valid signatures out of the 160,963 submitted -- well more than the 112,020 needed to qualify for statewide ballot.

Jul 8, 2020

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

Moda Obtains Nearly $250 Million In Judgment With U.S.

The judgment settles the Portland insurer's four year battle against the federal government over risk corridor payments under the Affordable Care Act.

Jul 8, 2020
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Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions

Some state employees question the decision which is part of an overhaul by Steve Allen, who was hired as the agency's behavioral health director last year.

Jul 7, 2020
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Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions

The Oregon Health Authority started its plans to add new management positions last year.

Jul 7, 2020
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Dental Practices Face ‘Major Uncertainty’

Patient spending on dental care could be up to 40% lower this year compared to pre-COVID-19 estimates.

Jul 6, 2020
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2021 Preview: Health Insurance Plans Up Slightly

For the 179,000 Oregonians who buy individual plans, rates would rise by a weighted average of 1.8 %, although the exact amount would depend on the insurer and type of plan.

Jul 6, 2020