Tactics: Mindy Stadtlander Takes the Reins at Health Share of Oregon
The CEO of the state’s largest coordinated care organization says in 2024 Health Share and its partners will focus on improving access to behavioral health services.
Medicaid
Lack of OHA Oversight Allowed Prescription Drug Intermediaries to Overcharge Medicaid, Audit Finds
The report says pharmacy benefit managers are able to conceal prices from the Oregon Health Authority through non-disclosure agreements between other entities in the states complex Medicaid network, and recommended fixes.
Medicaid, Heal Thyself
Beset by rising costs and right-wing rhetoric, can Oregon’s bold experiment to revamp coordinated care organizations make the grade?
One click, sick fix
Zoom+ remade urgent care for the on-demand generation. Now the startup is setting its sights on new applications, including retail insurance and specialty care. The catch? Medicaid and Medicare patients need not apply.
Dark Horse lays off employees
Dark Horse Comics in Milwaukie laid off seven employees, due to down publishing sales.
Fred Mayer pays vets back pay
Fred Meyer Stores Inc. agreed to pay wage increases and pension benefits to veterans who work for the company.