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Moda Obtains Nearly $250 Million In Judgment With U.S.

The judgment settles the Portland insurer's four year battle against the federal government over risk corridor payments under the Affordable Care Act.

Jul 8, 2020
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Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions

Some state employees question the decision which is part of an overhaul by Steve Allen, who was hired as the agency's behavioral health director last year.

Jul 7, 2020
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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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Dental Practices Face ‘Major Uncertainty’

Patient spending on dental care could be up to 40% lower this year compared to pre-COVID-19 estimates.

Jul 6, 2020
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2021 Preview: Health Insurance Plans Up Slightly

For the 179,000 Oregonians who buy individual plans, rates would rise by a weighted average of 1.8 %, although the exact amount would depend on the insurer and type of plan.

Jul 6, 2020

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Governor Mandates Face Masks But Not Enforcement

“Moving to a mandate instead of an advisory is stepping things up although at least so far, it just seems to be a change in language rather than a change in de facto enforcement," a health care advocate says.

Jul 1, 2020
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Therapists Ride Regulatory Roller Coaster

Therapists are riding a regulatory roller coaster at a time when Americans are struggling with trauma over the pandemic’s rising illnesses, deaths and financial stress. Some critics warn that the United States is on the verge of a mental health crisis.

Jul 1, 2020
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Coastal Vacationers Beware: OSU Coronavirus Study Shows High Rate In Newport

"Anytime you find a prevalence of a virus like this at 3.4% of the population, that’s really concerning,” said Dr. Ben Dalziel, assistant professor in the College of Science at OSU and co-director of the project.

Jul 1, 2020

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Psilocybin Initiative Qualifies For November Ballot, Backers Say

Supporters say they have enough signatures for an initiative which would allow the use of magic mushrooms in a controlled setting as a mental health therapy.

Jun 29, 2020

Governor Extends Mask Order To All Oregon Counties 

Gov. Kate Brown's expanded mask order came after pressure from local health officials and advocates.

Jun 29, 2020