Oregon sets first hospital-specific community benefit spending floor
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Oregon set its first community benefit spending floor for one of its health systems, establishing a more rigorous regulatory framework that more states may follow, experts said.
As mandated by state bill HB 3076 passed in 2019, Portland, Ore.-based Legacy Health will have to spend at least $253 million on community benefits in fiscal 2022 based on its three-year average of unreimbursed care; direct spending on the social determinants of health, health equity and other community benefits; and its operating margin. Oregon officials hope to address unmet needs and health inequities by setting minimum spending thresholds and tracking those investments. They believe a separate state bill to align and coordinate community benefit programs across providers, health plans and public health departments can also help.
Griffin to offer pre-screening for breast cancer
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will offer free pre-screenings for breast cancer on Feb. 4, 2021.Griffin Hospital/Contributed
DERBY Thursday is World Cancer Day and, in honor of that, the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby will offer free pre-screenings for breast cancer mammography.
The pre-screening will be conducted by a breast cancer specialist over the phone and is designed to help individuals understand breast cancer screening guidelines and when they should be screened, as well as genetic testing options. Participants will be able to make an appointment for a breast cancer test if needed.
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OHA seeks candidates for Oregon Health Policy Board
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority are seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Oregon Health Policy Board. The governor is looking for individuals who are committed to improving health, improving health care, and lowering health care costs in Oregon.
The OHPB is a nine-member board appointed by the governor. It serves as the policy-making body for OHA and is responsible for improving the health care delivery system as well as improving the health of Oregonians by developing state public health goals, strategies, programs and performance standards.