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MARK GANZ

Cambia's Long Time, Highly Paid CEO Stepping Down

Mark Ganz, who earned at least $4.1 million in 2019, will be replaced by Jared Short, the company's president and COO.

Sep 9, 2020
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Oregon’s Medicaid Insurers, Lawmakers Call For Fresh Approaches, Flexibility In COVID-19 Era

An annual event by CCO Oregon drew key players, who discussed the challenges of plunging revenues, ensuring access to a vaccine when one is available and adapting to the changing health care landscape.

Sep 9, 2020
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Audit Finds Oregon’s Mental Health System in Disarray, Lacks Leadership

The report identified wide-ranging, chronic problems, including a lack of leadership and failure to monitor $158 million of taxpayer money.

Sep 9, 2020
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Chad Kuske, a former Navy SEAL, benefited from magic mushroom therapy while struggling with mental health issues and addiction.

Navy SEAL On Psilocybin Therapy: 'It Absolutely Changed My Life'

An 18-year veteran spoke at a news conference by sponsors of Measure 109, which would legalize magic mushrooms in a therapy setting.

Sep 4, 2020
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Trillium's offices in Eugene. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Health Authority Puts Trillium On 30-Day Notice

The agency outlines changes that the coordinated care organization has to make to enter the Portland-area Medicaid market.

Sep 3, 2020
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Oregon Health & Science University's sprawling west side campus in Portland. | AARON BIELECK/OHSU

Black Employees Accuse OHSU Of Being 'Enabler Of Racism’

An employee resource group accuses administrators of taking no substantial action following several noose incidents and using them in what they say is a sham of an effort against racism on campus.

Sep 3, 2020
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Oregon Health Authority Proposes Ambitious Budget

The two-year proposal which would require an extra $1 billion in state general funding, includes increased spending on behavioral health care and children.

Sep 3, 2020
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State Doles Out Millions To Rural Hospitals With Rich Owners

More than half of $50 million is going to hospitals that are owned by large, financially resilient nonprofit hospital systems with substantial investment portfolios and net worths.

Sep 2, 2020
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