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Technical Error by Oregon Health Authority Leads to Confusion

The state never intended to go through a competitive bid process with the CCOs.

Aug 16, 2016

Residents participate in a behavioral change meeting at the Blackburn Center in East Portland, Ore., on May 5, 2023. The 80-bed center, operated by Central City Concern, provides housing for people in recovery, along with health care, employment counseling, addiction treatment and other support services. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF / OPB

Washington County converts quarantine beds into recuperative care haven for homeless population

Ten motel rooms in Hillsboro, Oregon, have been repurposed as a place for unhoused individuals to recover with help from a visiting nurse

Dec 12, 2023

Hospital Finances: Smaller Independent Hospitals Struggle to Stay Independent

This latest installment examines the profitability of Ashland, Grande Ronde, Columbia Memorial, Good Shepherd, Mid-Columbia, Santiam, Silverton, Sky Lakes, McKenzie-Willamette and Willamette Valley hospitals.

May 14, 2014
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Oregon Health Leaders Seek More Flexibility On Medicaid Spending

The state wants its next five-year Medicaid plan, that has to be approved by federal authorities, to allow for spending on housing, for example.

Mar 5, 2021
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REP. TRAVIS NELSON, D-PORTLAND, IS OREGON'S NEWEST LAWMAKER AND A REGISTERED NURSE./COURTESY OF TRAVIS NELSON

Q&A: Rep. Travis Nelson Is Oregon’s Newest Lawmaker

The vice-president of the Oregon Nurses Association has been appointed to fill the seat vacated by former House Speaker Tina Kotek.

Feb 3, 2022
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Oregon Health & Science University is running a mass vaccination site at PDX airport. | OHSU

Oregon Redistributes Vaccine, Loosens Restrictions

The reallocation comes at a time when cases and hospitalizations are down but the need for vaccines is more urgent than ever with the presence of new variants in the United States.

Jan 29, 2021

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