Jessica Floum

Audit: Oregon’s Program That Monitors Controlled Drugs Is Ineffective, Underused

An analysis by the Secretary of State’s Office found that a program that collects prescription information has loopholes that prevent it being used to stem the opioid epidemic.

Dec 11, 2018

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CareOregon is among 16 coordinated care organizations in Oregon serving Medicaid members. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Yamhill Community Care Organization Breaks From CareOregon

The Yamhill County Medicaid insurer will switch to another third party administrator in January in a move that the CEO says will save hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Dec 4, 2018
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Oregon Health Authority Aims to Cover All High-Risk Populations In New CCO Regions

The state announced that coverage areas in its next round of Medicaid coverage will be based on county lines, not Zip codes, though there may be exceptions.

Nov 29, 2018

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Oregon Health Authority Aims to Cover All High-Risk Populations In New CCO Regions

The state announced that coverage areas in its next round of Medicaid coverage will be based on county lines, not Zip codes, though there may be exceptions.

Nov 28, 2018

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State Plan To Implement Next Version Of Medicaid Unfinished, Unclear

Oregon health officials are weighing various options for enrollment and rates.

Nov 19, 2018
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler at an Oregon Health Forum event. | JURCYS PHOTOGRAPHY

Health Officials, Advocates Urge Portland Mayor To Address Homeless Crisis

Oregon Health Forum attendees urged Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler to immediately address public health crises such as hygiene, public defecation and exposure at a Thursday breakfast forum.

Nov 15, 2018

More Than 1,000 Oregonians’ Information Stolen In Health-Care Data Breach

Attackers hacked into a tool used by insurance agents and brokers to sign people up for coverage.

Nov 13, 2018

Departing Oregon Health Policy Board Member 'Shocked' At Response To Health Equity

Felisa Hagins says the state has failed to ensure that Oregon’s coordinated care organizations have the financial incentive next year to improve access to care for diverse populations.

Nov 7, 2018
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Unity Center for Behavioral Health Keeps Federal Certification

Federal officials told The Lund Report they will continue to fund Portland’s psychiatric crisis center after patient deaths and safety hazards sparked a months-long investigation and whistleblower complaint.

Nov 1, 2018

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State Asks For $2.7 Million To Expand Oregon State Hospital Capacity

Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen said the state needs to accommodate the number of accused criminals who need treatment before being tried.

Oct 31, 2018
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