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Oregon Health Authority : Civil Commitment : Behavioral Health …

(2 days ago) WEBA person can be committed if the judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person has a mental disorder and, because of that mental disorder, is: Dangerous to self or others, or; Unable to provide for basic personal needs like health and safety. A person …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Civil-Commitment.aspx

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Oregon hospitals try to revive mental health lawsuit, say state

(4 days ago) WEBOregon hospitals try to revive mental health lawsuit, say state violated patients’ rights. Updated: Dec. 09, 2023, 1:56 p.m. Latest stories from our Oregon …

https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2023/12/oregon-hospitals-try-to-revive-mental-health-lawsuit-say-state-violated-patients-rights.html

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Oregon board allocates nearly $14 million for addiction prevention

(8 days ago) WEBThe Multnomah County Health Department released a report on Tuesday that shows fentanyl overdose deaths in the county rising from an average of two a month in …

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/05/15/oregon-state-board-allocates-14-million-addiction-prevention-opioid-settlement/

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Disability Rights Oregon sues Washington County alleging it fails

(7 days ago) WEBThe federal lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Portland, alleges the county’s systemic response to people in a mental health crisis places them at a greater risk for harm and …

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/02/05/washington-county-mental-health-suicide-portland-emergency-response/

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Hospitals appeal judge’s ruling that dismissed their case against …

(9 days ago) WEBThe original lawsuit, filed in September 2022, alleged the Oregon Health Authority has failed to meet its legal obligation to provide adequate mental health …

https://www.ijpr.org/law-and-justice/2023-12-08/hospitals-appeal-judges-ruling-that-dismissed-their-case-against-oregon

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Oregon hospitals ask Ninth Circuit to revive long-term mental …

(8 days ago) WEBOregon doesn't have nearly enough beds to provide long-term treatment for mentally ill patients. As a result, many of them are left to languish in hospitals for months …

https://www.courthousenews.com/oregon-hospitals-ask-ninth-circuit-to-revive-long-term-mental-health-treatment-lawsuit/

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Oregon hospitals sue state over mental health care treatment

(2 days ago) WEBPublished 5:58 PM PDT, September 28, 2022. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three of Oregon’s largest hospital systems are suing the state over its alleged lack of …

https://apnews.com/article/health-oregon-lawsuits-8531ae315ce9f61827ed8f6310853a90

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How Oregon leaders are fixing a flawed mental health system

(7 days ago) WEBA few larger counties in Oregon are also using a "rapid fitness to proceed" program to provide faster mental health evaluations to defendants in jail, reducing a 3 …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/uncommitted/oregon-mental-health-care-illness-civil-commitment-fix-solutions-uncommitted/283-31effcdf-bd9f-4610-b514-cd05c96249ed

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Judge rules against Marion County over Oregon State Hospital …

(9 days ago) WEBMarion County on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Health Authority in a bid to force the state to treat patients accused of crimes. By: Ben Botkin - …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/09/12/judge-rules-against-marion-county-over-oregon-state-hospital-patients-but-county-fights-back/

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Disability Rights Oregon sues Washington County alleging it fails

(3 days ago) WEBThe federal lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Portland, alleges the county’s systemic response to people in a mental health crisis places them at a greater …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/02/05/disability-rights-oregon-sues-washington-county-alleging-it-fails-people-in-mental-health-crises/

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Oregon Hospitals Act Against State on Behalf of - PeaceHealth

(7 days ago) WEBLegacy Health, Providence Health & Services and PeaceHealth filed a lawsuit in the Oregon U.S. District Court in Eugene alleging OHA has forced acute care …

https://www.peacehealth.org/news/2022-09-28/oregon-hospitals-act-against-state-behalf-vulnerable-patients-severe-mental-illness

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Oregon lawmakers earmark millions for mental health and …

(9 days ago) WEBOregon lawmakers approved a mix of services for mental health and addiction programs, but advocates say more is needed for the crisis. HOME; NEWS.

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/06/30/oregon-lawmakers-earmarks-millions-for-mental-health-and-addiction-services-while-advocates-look-ahead/

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Judge rules that patients’ rights were violated by state hospital

(8 days ago) WEBJarod Bowman and Joshawn Douglas-Simpson on Nov. 15 sued state hospital Superintendent Dolly Matteucci and Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick …

https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2021/11/judge-rules-that-patients-rights-were-violated-by-state-hospital-admissions-delay.html

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ORS Chapter 430 – Mental and Behavioral Health Treatment

(Just Now) WEBMental Health Services Fund. 430.205. Definitions for ORS 430.205 and 430.210. 430.210. Rights of persons receiving mental health services. 430.212. Reconnection of family …

https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_chapter_430

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ORS Chapter 426 – Persons With Mental Illness - OregonLaws

(Just Now) WEBLicensing of persons who may order and oversee use of restraint and seclusion in facilities providing mental health treatment to individuals under 21 years of age. 426.490. Policy. …

https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_chapter_426

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Mental Health Regulatory Agency : Laws & Rules : State of Oregon

(3 days ago) WEBMental Health Regulatory Agency Providing effective coordination of administrative and regulatory functions of regulated boards involved in protecting the public from harm …

https://www.oregon.gov/MHRA/Pages/Laws.aspx

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OREGON LAWS 2021 Chap. 629 AN ACT Relating to …

(5 days ago) WEBSECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2021 Act is added to and made a part of the Insurance Code. SECTION 2. (1) As used in this section: “Behavioral health benefits” means in-surance …

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/lawsstatutes/2021orlaw0629.pdf

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Oregon Health Authority : Behavioral Health Division : Behavioral

(1 days ago) WEBThe Behavioral Health Division helps Oregonians achieve physical, mental and social wellbeing by providing access to health, mental health and addiction services and …

https://www.oregon.gov/OHA/HSD/AMH/Pages/index.aspx

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Oregon hospital systems file new appeal to pressure state on

(6 days ago) WEBOregon hospital systems file new appeal to pressure state on psychiatric care. By Jake Thomas (The Lund Report) Dec. 8, 2023 11:27 a.m. New filing contends a …

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/12/08/oregon-hospital-systems-file-new-appeal-psychiatric-care/

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At Circuit Court, defendants with mental health challenges - Yahoo

(Just Now) WEBThis month, Clatsop County Circuit Court saw a record number of defendants unable to aid and assist in their legal defense against criminal charges due to …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/circuit-court-defendants-mental-health-024600754.html

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Oregon is close to settling class action lawsuit over foster care

(Just Now) WEBIn 2021, Arizona agreed to increase availability of physical and mental health care for children in the state foster system and to reduce its reliance on group homes, according …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/oregon-is-close-to-settling-class-action-lawsuit-over-foster-care-failures/ar-BB1mvpqP

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As Oregon faces a mental health crisis, state leaders ask for …

(Just Now) WEBIn 2021, 745 Oregonians died from opioid overdoses, nearly triple the number in 2019, according to Oregon Health Authority data. “I also want to take a moment to …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/08/08/as-oregon-faces-a-mental-health-crisis-state-leaders-ask-for-patience-as-they-tackle-problems/

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Oregon Medical Board Accuses Pain Clinic Owner of Defrauding …

(5 days ago) WEBMay 18, 2024 at 6:39 am PDT. The Oregon Medical Board is accusing Dr. Poly Chen, the owner of a chain of Willamette Valley pain clinics, of insurance fraud.

https://www.wweek.com/news/health/2024/05/18/oregon-medical-board-accuses-pain-clinic-owner-of-defrauding-insurers/

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NAMI Southern Oregon hosts mental health awareness event

(4 days ago) WEBNAMI Southern Oregon is a volunteer-based organization. Hollenbeck got involved after she started looking for mental health resources when her family member …

https://www.kdrv.com/news/top-stories/nami-southern-oregon-hosts-mental-health-awareness-event/article_f883c7be-1632-11ef-b5b8-a7b349851d10.html

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Oregon DHS data: Abuse claims by foster children usually - KPTV

(9 days ago) WEBPORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - According to data obtained by the FOX 12 Investigates team, foster parents accused of abusing and neglecting their foster children …

https://www.kptv.com/2024/05/13/oregon-dhs-data-abuse-claims-by-foster-children-usually-determined-unfounded/

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ORS 430.210 – Rights of persons receiving mental health services

(6 days ago) WEB430.010 Definitions 430.021 Functions of Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority 430.030 Application of ORS 430.021 430.050 Mental Health Advisory …

https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_430.210

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WEBThe country’s jails and prisons have become its largest provider of inpatient mental health treatment, with 10 times as many seriously mentally ill people now held …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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Oregon’s director of youth behavioral health acknowledges …

(2 days ago) WEBA: The Oregon Health Authority has invested in renovating and expanding current residential programs as well as creating new programs. The $7 million that was …

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/05/oregons-director-of-youth-behavioral-health-acknowledges-profound-shortage-of-needed-care-q-a.html

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UnitedHealthcare faces state penalty for uneven mental health …

(6 days ago) WEBUpdated: 1:20 p.m. UnitedHealthcare is facing penalties for allegedly violating mental health parity laws. After an investigation, the Minnesota Department of …

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/05/14/unitedhealthcare-faces-state-penalty-for-uneven-mental-health-care-coverage

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Current Addictions and Mental Health Rules and Statutes

(8 days ago) WEBFor recent 309 rule filings, visit the Mental Health Services rules page. Oregon Revised Statutes. Addiction Services Rules and Statutes Oregon Administrative Rules. View all …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH/Pages/Active-Rules.aspx

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Judge rules Oregon's health care M&A law doesn't violate the

(7 days ago) WEBA federal judge has thrown out the Oregon Association of Hospitals’ lawsuit challenging the state’s new program to review health care mergers and acquisitions.. …

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2024/05/17/hospital-association-lawsuit-m-a-oversight-health.html

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Yale's mental health policy reform: A landmark settlement and the …

(9 days ago) WEBA lawsuit settled in 2023 led to significant policy changes in an ongoing effort toward mental health equity at the University. The policy changes came after 2021 , …

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/05/19/yales-mental-health-policy-reform-a-landmark-settlement-and-the-path-forward/

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, U. S. Department of …

(4 days ago) WEBToday, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to increase access to school-based mental …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/during-mental-health-awareness-month-u-s-department-education-announces-new-actions-increase-access-school-based-mental-health-services

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Poor care access leaves youth mental health crisis in limbo

(9 days ago) WEBThe growing youth mental health crisis needs attention, not just for ethical and compassionate reasons, but because there are big costs associated. The report …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584183/Poor-care-access-leaves-youth-mental-health-crisis-in-limbo

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