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Analysis: Six things to know about the big CareOregon merger
WEBJan 16, 2024 · This article has been updated to incorporate additional reporting. State officials on Jan. 17 are scheduled to make Oregon health care history when they issue a recommendation on whether to approve the merger of CareOregon — a Portland-based nonprofit that provides care to 500,000 low-income people — into a California-based entity known as SCAN Group.
Ambitious Oregon universal health board launches amid questions
WEBApr 18, 2024 · The board amounts to the latest state-led attempt to offer universal health care after others — including in Colorado and California — faltered over cost and feasibility questions. Oregon continues to struggle with escalating health care costs, and backers hope the board will succeed where others have failed.
Oregon Medical Board’s latest anti-discrimination rule sparks …
WEBSep 3, 2024 · An attorney for Disability Rights Oregon has called on the Oregon Medical Board to start over on its proposed rule to address discrimination in medical settings, arguing the latest version “is likely to engender confusion and impair the rights of people with disabilities.”
Firing of Oregon Health Authority diversity chief sparks backlash
WEBJune 25, 2024. The sudden firing of the Oregon Health Authority’s longtime diversity and inclusion director has sparked shock among her allies — prompting a backlash as the agency’s new director, Sejal Hathi, tries to make progress on a range of issues. After the agency issued a press release on June 21 saying she’d “left” her ...
Feds' threat to decertify state hospital over safety is not the first
WEBNov 21, 2023 · In September 2022, regulators with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (known as Oregon OSHA) fined the state hospital $54,180 for not investigating 78% of worker injuries tied to violence. According to the citation, the hospital had 336 workplace injury cases in 20201 that meant …
PacificSource lays off 29, will largely pull out of Washington
WEBPacificSource lays off 29, will largely pull out of Washington. The Springfield, Oregon—based regional insurer says provider consolidation is making it harder to keep health care costs down — and challenging to expand its footprint. It will focus on its Oregon, Idaho and Montana markets instead. This premium article is for members.
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WEBDeadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise. More pregnant women are being diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure, which risks the life of the parent and child. Montana is one of the states improving screening and treatment as health facilities work to match care with best practices. Sep 26.
What mental health care protections exist in your state?
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Last October, California found health care organization Kaiser Permanente in violation of the new state law and other health care regulations, reaching a settlement with the company, which agreed to pay a $50 million fine and make $150 million in investments in behavioral health care. A Kaiser spokesperson said …
State funds $13 million to improve medication-assisted treatment …
WEBJul 23, 2024 · Discounted rates available. State officials have approved more than $13 million to fund startup and operation costs for 10 programs providing opioid treatment and services around the state, including at jails. The funding is part of nearly $600 million that will be awarded to Oregon under settlements of national lawsuits that were filed against ...