OHA releases draft rules for new “Health Care Market Oversight Program”
Emily Boerger | Oct 22, 2021 | Oregon
Almost 150 organizations joining the 2021 Oregon State of Reform Health Policy Conference
Matt Beuschlein | Oct 18, 2021 | Oregon
OHA releases 2020 CCO metrics report
The Oregon Health Authority | Oct 11, 2021 | Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released the 2020 Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) Metrics Report, showing the results of Oregon’s Quality Incentive Program. The program rewards CCOs for improving the quality of care provided to Oregon Health Plan members. This model increasingly rewards CCOs for outcomes, rather than utilization of services, and
OHA releases 2022 CCO capitation rates
Oregon Health Authority | Oct 8, 2021 | Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority has finalized the 2022 capitation rates for coordinated care organizations (CCOs). These rates are the per-member-per-month amounts the state pays CCOs to coordinate health care for Oregonians who are members of the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). In 2022, the rates will be 4.2% higher than in 2021. The
ONA recommends "bold action" to tackle workforce shortages for after Oct. 18 COVID vaccine deadline
Patrick Jones | Oct 7, 2021 | Oregon
The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) held a press conference on Thursday to discuss their suggestions to address the nurse workforce crisis after the Oct. 18 health care worker COVID-19 vaccination deadline. ONA highlights two specific areas in need of “bold action” — efforts to retain nursing staff and nurse education
Q2 2021 report indicates increasing revenue, expenses, and utilization for Oregon hospitals
Patrick Jones | Oct 6, 2021 | Oregon
Apprise Health Insights, a subsidiary of the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (OAHHS), released their Q2 2021 Utilization & Financial Analysis last Thursday, outlining hospital finances and capacity in the second quarter of 2021 and current trends in Oregon. The data shows improved median operating and total margins,
OHSU receives $6.9 million to expand research on workplace safety and wellness
Patrick Jones | Sep 30, 2021 | Oregon
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) awarded $6.9 million to the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center (OHWC) at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). This grant renews a five year grant program for Oregon’s version of a Center of Excellence which started in 2011. OHWC aims to expand
National Guard and contracted health workers are "phenomenal" at assisting Oregon hospitals
Patrick Jones | Sep 29, 2021 | Oregon
On Aug. 13, Gov. Kate Brown announced the deployment of the National Guard to hospitals across Oregon to assist frontline health care professionals in the midst of a COVID-19 surge and staffing shortage. Shortly after, she announced a deal with medical staffing agencies to supply contract nurses to Oregon hospitals.
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