A state mental health system that often blocks treatment, with contractors trained by YouTube videos assessing patients, is under review after a whistleblower complained
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Oregon audit finds lack of transparency in Medicaid prescription system
Secretary of State auditors recommend changes to provide equal prescription access to all Oregon Health Plan members.
Audit: Oregon Health Authority mishandled hundreds of thousands in federal mental health money
Federal auditors flagged problems in the health authority’s use of federal money to expand a facility, which is not allowed.
New COVID surge expected as health officials urge vulnerable residents to get updated booster
An Oregon Health Authority official expects the virus to stick around, just like influenza.
Oregon’s health care crises will spill over into the new year
Oregon will start 2023 with a new health authority director while facing myriad challenges that include an overburdened hospital system that struggles to meet the demand for patient care.
Kotek names interim director for the Oregon Health Authority
James Schroeder, CEO of Health Share of Oregon, has 20 years of clinical and executive health care experience.
Oregon Health Authority director, behavioral health director are stepping down
Patrick Allen has overseen the $30 billion agency since 2017, while Steve Allen has led behavioral health since 2019.
Oregon OSHA fines state hospital $54,000 for failing to investigate assaults on employees
The workplace safety agency cited the state-run hospital following a recent inspection, saying the vast majority of staff injuries are not being properly investigated. The hospital was previously cited in 2020 for similar issues.
Second monkeypox case detected in Marion County
The new case comes about a month after state health officials first detected monkeypox in Marion County.
Marion County commissioners consider funding for addiction, mental health treatment
Commissioners on Wednesday will consider state funds to provide services for people facing criminal charges found unable to aid and assist in their own defense.
