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Gov. Kotek taps New Jersey public health official to direct Oregon

WebDr. Sejal Hathi, a New Jersey public health deputy commissioner, will be the next director of the Oregon Health Authority, taking over the mammoth state agency that …

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek interviews three candidates for OHA …

WebOregon Gov. Tina Kotek is interviewing to find the next director of the Oregon Health Authority. Three people have held that position within the last year, including …

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New Oregon Health Authority director promises to bring ‘grit and

WebDr. Sejal Hathi will oversee the agency’s nearly 5,000 staff members and $17 billion annual budget at a time of Medicaid review, rampant drug addiction and …

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OHSU and Legacy Health merger plan taking longer than expected

WebOregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health have missed their goal for completing a merger agreement and now hope to finalize their proposal to create …

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As new health authority director, Sejal Hathi focuses on learning …

WebHathi had never worked or lived in Oregon before moving from New Jersey, where she worked for the health department for a short time. Her first day as Oregon …

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Oregon Gov. Kotek announces $25 million partnership with …

WebMedicaid insurers have agreed to pay a total of $25 million from their profits to help fund behavioral health projects focused on youths, Gov. Tina Kotek announced on …

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More people in Oregon buy private health insurance plans as …

WebThe Oregon Health Authority said in its annual marketplace report published Tuesday, April 16, that nearly 146,000 people bought a private plan for 2024, marking an …

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Legacy, Regence rate dispute heats up News portlandtribune.com

WebLegacy Health is prepared to pull out of Regence BlueCross BlueShield’s provider network at the end of next month if the insurer doesn’t raise reimbursements.

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With abortion access making headlines nationwide, Oregon Health

WebWhile the U.S. Supreme Court was taking on yet another high-profile argument regarding abortion, on Tuesday, March 26, the Oregon Health Authority …

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OHA: Portland reducing lead in drinking water

WebThe Portland Water Bureau’s latest effort to reduce harmful lead in drinking water is paying off, according to the Oregon Health Authority. The PWB invested $20.6 …

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OHSU to take over Legacy News portlandtribune.com

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Last-minute health insurance deal reached between Legacy and …

WebThe existing contact was scheduled to expire April 1. But on March 31, Legacy Health announced that it has agreed to a new contract with Regence BlueCross …

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OHSU-led study seeks to support trans patients before gender …

WebA new study led by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) will evaluate the role of peer support for transgender and non-binary individuals seeking the gender …

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OHA: 3,000 more mental health beds needed costing $500 million

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Legacy Health CEO Kathryn Correia announces retirement

WebJake Thomas is the legislative reporter for The Lund Report, an independent, nonprofit online news site dedicated to in-depth coverage of Oregon’s health care industry.

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OHA: Oregonians are delaying health care because it's too …

WebA new report published by the Oregon Health Authority shows a growing number of people are postponing care due to health care affordability. According to …

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UPDATE: Providence responds to unionization vote Business

WebFeb 28, 2023 Updated Mar 7, 2023. Some of the Providence health care professionalize who voted to unionize. Courtesy photo: ONA. Nearly 200 health care professionals at …

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New Oregon Health Authority director Sejal Hathi on hot seat over

WebThe new director of the Oregon Health Authority, Dr. Sejal Hathi, came under fire regarding a report focusing on alcohol, taxes and addiction.

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Rate clash between Regence BlueCross BlueShield, Providence …

WebInsurer Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon is going public with complaints that Providence Health & Services is seeking double-digit price hikes that …

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