The Lund Report

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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Experts Differ On How To Fix Mental Health Care In Oregon

Oregon’s mental health system is in a crisis. But should the state focus on preventive care? Provide more therapy sessions? Add hospital beds?

May 29, 2020
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COURTESY OF OREGON'S U.S. SEN. RON WYDEN

Complaints Prompt Wyden To Seek A Federal Investigation Of Mental Health Care

“We have to fight to get any money from them, and it can take years sometimes. It’s just become a huge problem.”

May 28, 2020
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During open enrollment, people help Oregonians sign up on the marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Enrollment In Private Health Insurance In Oregon Up

May 27, 2020

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Southwest Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Providence's Heart Transplant Program Ready, At Least One Patient Lined Up

May 27, 2020

The Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 incident team works Tuesday on tracking cases. | JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA

Recovery From COVID-19 Could Last A Decade

Oregon has learned some lessons from the pandemic but a full recovery will take years, according to public health officials and emergency planners testifying Wednesday..

May 27, 2020
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon’s Behavioral Health System Faces Deep Challenges After Pandemic

May 26, 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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