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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions

The Oregon Health Authority started its plans to add new management positions last year.

Jul 7, 2020
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | COURTESY OF OREGON LEGISLATURE

After Rising Discrimination, Lawmakers Tackle Bill To Protect The Medical Rights Of People With Disabilities

Jun 25, 2020
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Oregon Health Authority ‘Made An Error’ In Reopening Data

The Oregon Health Authority undereported Multnomah County's COVID-19 hospitalization numbers to Gov. Kate Brown, but the plan to reopen the county will move forward regardless.

Jun 18, 2020

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Medicaid Ranks In Oregon Swell To Nearly 1.2 Million

Enrollment has grown by 70,000 in the taxpayer-funded insurance for low-income residents since March 8 when the state declared a state of emergency over the pandemic.

Jun 16, 2020
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JAKE CORNETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON

Advocate Blasts Oregon Health Authority Over Leadership During Pandemic

Disability Rights Oregon has been busy during the pandemic, with a steady stream of complaints from people about discrimination in health care.

Jun 1, 2020
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Report: Economic Slump Could Increase Oregon’s Medicaid Bill By Half A Billion Dollars

Depending on the level of unemployment created by the virus-induced economic crisis, Oregon would need to spend between $75 million and $516 million in state money to cover the additional Medicaid enrollees for the period January 2020-December 2022, according to a new report.

May 25, 2020
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Outlook For Medicaid, State Hospital Uncertain Amid $10.5 Billion Budget Shortfall 

May 20, 2020

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US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT

FamilyCare, Oregon Health Authority Score Partial Wins In Ongoing Legal Wrangling

May 20, 2020
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Proposed Oregon Health Authority Cuts Run Wide And Deep 

May 13, 2020
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon Health Authority Could Face Deep Cuts To Behavioral Health, Medicaid 

May 11, 2020
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