Disability Rights Oregon wants a judge to bar low-level defendants from being sent to the Oregon State Hospital without an established clinical reason until the state complies with its 7-day admissions requirement for jailed defendants unable to assist in their own defense.

Q: Aetna will no longer cover Providence Medical Group providers, because they are considered “out-of-network.” What Primary Care Providers (PCP) in Southern Oregon are accepting new patients with Aetna’s Medicare Advantage Plans? – Bylle, Jacksonville

Last month, WW reported that the Oregon Health Authority would issue rulemaking in early 2025 that would bar therapists in training from billing Medicaid if they work independently of a Medicaid-contracted clinic.

The Oregon Health Authority has found that Eugene-based Oregon Medical Group, and two insurers, unreasonably increased healthcare costs.

Oregon Health Authority has awarded $23 million to repair and rehabilitate homes of low-income residents to eliminate risks to residents’ health to the Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon and 34 local organizations.

Oregon health care officials are bracing for policy and funding changes as incoming president Donald Trump gets ready to take office Jan. 20.

A survey of Oregonians last year found that about three-quarters of Oregonians were burdened by health care costs and about the same number delayed care because of the cost. Additionally, 83% of Oregonians worried about being able to afford health care in the future.

the Oregon Housing and Community Services and the Oregon Health Authority to continue coordinating with others to develop a homeless response infrastructure for a long-term reduction of homelessness. The executive order references data from the annual ...

While Oregon continues to make progress in bolstering and diversifying its health care workforce, challenges remain and more work is needed, an Oregon Health Authority report released Tuesday concludes.

Oregon officials have extended health care benefits to thousands of young adults with special needs.

The OHA said demand for care is rapidly outpacing the available labor force.

A new pilot program is offering free Medicaid benefits to about 4,000 19- and 20-year-olds with intellectual, physical or mental disabilities.