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Long-Term Care Facilities Fail To Meet COVID-19 Vaccination Target

A state report says the facilities had a staff vaccination rate of 62% in May and that 84% of long-term care residents were inoculated.

Jun 22, 2021
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Outside CareOregon in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

The money goes to 25 organizations that serve Medicaid members in the Portland area, on Oregon’s north coast and in Jackson County.

Jun 21, 2021

Latinos were among the patients at an OHSU vaccination clinic in Hillsboro in May. | JOSH ANDERSEN/OHSU

But the state may hit the target within a week, which would trigger a broad statewide lift of COVID-19 restrictions.

Jun 21, 2021
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SHUTTERSTOCK

The plan will allocate about $25 million to reward coordinated care organizations that boost the vaccine rates of their members.

Jun 18, 2021
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The Oregon Legislature. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

The proposal would give up to $2,000 to essential workers, including health care employees, but would phase out the money for higher-paid staff.

Jun 18, 2021
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