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Health officials will delay Oregon's biggest procurement process in light of Trump turmoil

1 week ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

Independent health news for Oregon and SW Washington Officials in Oregon will pause the contracting process for the care of more than 1 million low-income Oregonians, citing uncertainty in the federal Medicaid program This premium article is for members. If you are one, please sign in. You have two free premium articles remaining. To become a member, subscribe today. Our journalism relies on member support. Discounted rates available.
Oregon senator pushes ‘equal pay for equal care’ for primary care clinics

1 week ago | thelundreport.org | Jake Thomas

“Those health systems are really important. But there are a lot of physicians who want an independent clinic.” Data shows that “hospital prices are incredibly variable” and hospital systems have demanded higher reimbursement rates from insurers because of a lack of competition, according to the testimony.
Trump turmoil leads to delay of Oregon's biggest procurement process

1 week ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

Independent health news for Oregon and SW Washington Officials in Oregon will pause the contracting process for the care of more than 1 million low-income Oregonians, citing uncertainty in the federal Medicaid program This premium article is for members. If you are one, please sign in. You have two free premium articles remaining. To become a member, subscribe today. Our journalism relies on member support. Discounted rates available.
Another patient's death, another new leader add to turmoil at Oregon State Hospital

1 week ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick |Jake Thomas

Gov. Tina Kotek’s decision to install Dave Baden to oversee the Oregon State Hospital makes him the third person to lead the institution during a 15-month period marked by stress, turmoil and continued scrutiny. And it signals another turbulent chapter for the troubled institution, which cares for patients deemed in need of hospital-level psychiatric care.
Patient’s murder of Haley Rogers leads to verdict of guilty except for insanity

2 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Jake Thomas

Her death at a Gresham care home two years ago sparked changes for Cascadia Health and spurred legislation in Salem This premium article is for members. If you are one, please sign in. You have two free premium articles remaining. To become a member, subscribe today. Our journalism relies on member support. Discounted rates available.
Advisory board’s surprise vote against OHSU’s takeover of Legacy is not final

2 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

The surprise recommendation by a state advisory board against Oregon Health & Science University’s proposed purchase of Legacy Health complicates the idea. But the unanimous vote does not end the matter. On Monday, members of a community review board selected by the Oregon Health Authority to consider the closely-watched deal voted unanimously to recommend disapproval under the state’s toughest-in-the-nation health care merger oversight law. The vote caught many observers by surprise.
Coalition's push to change Oregon’s civil commitment law faces opposition

2 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Jake Thomas

“We know firsthand what it takes to foster a pathway of recovery and healing. And from our experiences, we believe it almost never begins with involuntary treatment.” The amendment to the bill would also take into account the “person’s particular history and circumstances” and whether they are likely to become dangerous or unable to take care of their basic needs without treatment.
Push to change Oregon’s civil commitment law faces stiff opposition

2 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Jake Thomas

“We know firsthand what it takes to foster a pathway of recovery and healing. And from our experiences, we believe it almost never begins with involuntary treatment.” The amendment to the bill would create further civil commitment criteria that takes into account the “person’s particular history and circumstances” and if they are likely to become dangerous or unable to take care of their basic needs without treatment.
New Trump cut affects Astoria hospital tsunami project

2 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Jake Thomas

The latest round of cuts by the Trump administration has sparked concerns about the future of a project under way at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria that would provide refuge for the community in the event of an earthquake or tsunami. Among the disaster-preparedness grants cut Friday was a $14 million one that hospital leaders had been counting on— and now they are talking to county and state officials about potential impacts to the project.
OHSU ties to key players in state merger oversight process reflect a larger problem, some say

3 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

This article will be updated. A consultant hired by the state to manage a high-stakes recommendation on Oregon Health & Science University’s proposed takeover of Legacy Health had wrapped up an assignment for OHSU just weeks earlier, The Lund Report has learned. The sum OHSU paid Ronda Zakocs, $4,175.50, may be small, but former Oregon Health Policy Board member John Santa told The Lund Report said it's significant.