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Kelley-Siel Named Assistant Director at DHS Division

Former interim director named assistant director of Children, Adult and Families Division
September 15, 2009 -- It's permanent for Errin Kelley-Siel who's officially become the assistant director of the Children, Adults and Family Division of the Department of Human Services. Since July 2008 Kelley-Siel has been the interi director of the agency and earlier was the health and human services advisor to Gov. Kulongoski. Read More >>

Another High-Ranking Regence Official Steps Down

September 9, 2009 -- Dorane Wintermeyer steps down as vice president of the Oregon sales division for Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon on Sept. 30. During the interim, Jared Short, the new president of Regence, will assume those responsibilities. Read More >>

Judy Mohr-Peterson to Lead Medicaid Agency

September 4, 2009 -- The retirement of Jim Edge, as director of the state’s Medicaid agency, is bringing a fresh face into the fold. Judy Mohr-Peterson, who takes the helm on Sept. 14, cannot imagine a more exciting time to take on the role. As deputy administrator in charge of budget planning and analysis for the Department of Human Services, she’s well versed in handling tough challenges. Read More >>

Barney Speight Comes Back; Tom Burns Joins Oregon Health Authority

September 3, 2009 -- Barney Speight is returning to state government on Sept. 14. He’ll be in charge of purchasing medical services for nearly 850,000 Oregonians, including state employees, Medicaid recipients and seniors, and work for the Oregon Health Authority. Read More >>

Lynn-Marie Crider Joins OHPR

September 3, 2009 -- Lynn-Marie Crider has joined the Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research as a policy analyst after spending five years with the Service Employees International Union, Local 49. Read More >>

Steve Hooker Steps Down From Regence

September 3, 2009 -- Steve Hooker, CFO of Regence BlueCross BlueShield, will retire at year’s end. With Regence for the past 28 years, he earned $304,641 from the Oregon-based health insurer in 2008. Read More >>

Rocky King Tapped as Senior Policy Advisor

September 4, 2009 -- Rocky King will become the senior health reform policy advisor to Corey Stresinger, director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, on Oct. 1. Read More >>

Robinson Joins Oregon Center for Public Policy

September 4, 2009 -- Steve Robinson began working for the Oregon Center for Public Policy on Sept. 1 as its senior policy analyst, having left Saif Corp. where he spent nine years as a senior research analyst. Read More >>

Former OMA Leader Moves to Wyoming

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Ever wondered what happened to Dr.  Eugene Ogrod who had a short career as executive director of the Oregon Medical Association after Bob Dernedde retired in 2003? He’s now the chief medical officer for Wyoming Medical Center, a position he called “very challenging and fun.” The 220-bed tertiary referral center in Casper is one of the only large hospitals in the state. After leaving the OMA, Ogrod was hired as chief medical officer by Providence’s Medford Health System. Read More >>

Tina Edlund Named Deputy Director of New Health Authority

DHS Director Dr. Bruce Goldberg made the announcement in a mass email reprinted here
I am pleased to announce that Tina Edlund has joined the Oregon Health Authority as Deputy Director for Planning and Policy Implementation. Tina is well-known in Oregon for her health policy expertise, health services research and excellent administrative skills. Read More >>
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