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Sam, a 16-year-old Oregonian, pondered suicide and was unable to get intensive mental health services for months.

Sam, a 16-year-old Oregonian, pondered suicide and was unable to get intensive mental health services for months.

Around 25% of Oregonians between the ages of 12 and 17 experienced a “major depressive episode” over the past year.

Foreman has informed HISA and HIWU that he will donate all compensation paid to him by both groups in connection with his duties as ombudsman to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

The Oregon Health Authority is facing mounting questions from agency staff and disability advocates about its system that determines whether vulnerable Oregonians receive the mental health care they need.

The Oregon Health Authority is facing mounting questions about whether vulnerable Oregonians receive the mental health care they need.

Oregonians enrolled in Medicaid face a maze of red tape and shortage of residential facilities to treat them for drug addiction.

OFCCP created its Ombud Service, outlined in Directive 2018-09, to increase transparency and communication between the OFCCP and Agency stakeholders. The Agency defines stakeholders to...

The OHA says they will treat the report as a formal audit that requires a planned response.

The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Health Plan Quality Metrics Committee will implement a patient screening tool that is designed to help identify and address the various social needs different patients have. Social needs could include food security, housing, and transportation.