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Hospitals and Counties Tell Legislators Their Involvement in CCOs is Crucial

Don’t leave it up to just the managed care organizations providing healthcare services to Oregon Health Plan patients, they urged
December 22, 2011—It wasn’t difficult to read in between the lines of the diplomatic language from hospital representatives when they appeared before the legislature’s House and Senate healthcare committees on Tuesday. Read More >>

Doubts, Warnings to Lawmakers Fill Transformation Testimony

Groups are worried about leaving some vulnerable populations behind and skeptical about alleged cost savings
April 28, 2011 -- Doubt and skepticism along with some strong warnings about revamping the Oregon Health Plan and other human services were heard loud and clear Wednesday night as lawmakers met to discuss House Bill 3650, the newly drafted healthcare transformation legislation. Read More >>

Counties Vote to Prioritize Community Mental Health

County officials statewide manage nearly unanimous vote
February 11, 2010 -- An influential group of elected officials believe it’s more important to fund community mental health before building another hospital in Junction City that’s scheduled to open in 2013. Read More >>

Counties Embark on Mental Health Pilot Project

Two or three counties will experiment with integrating mental and physical health organizations
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June 10, 2009 -- A shock wave hit the mental health community when lawmakers talked about changing the playing field. Since February 1, 1994, when the Oregon Health Plan rolled off the block, Oregon’s counties have sat at the control tower of mental health services. Read More >>
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