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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is a government agency in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was established by the passage of Oregon House Bill 2009 by the 75th Oregon Legislative Assembly, and split off from Oregon Department of Human Services. OHA oversees most of Oregon's health-related programs including behavioral health (addictions and ...
In 1994, the plan's first year of operation, nearly 120,000 new members enrolled, and bad debts at Portland hospitals dropped 16%. [1] The cost of the Oregon Health Plan increased from $1.33 billion in 1993–1995 to $2.36 billion in 1999–2001, leading to budget-tightening measures in the early 2000s; [1] significant cuts would follow in 2003 ...
The early years. HCEA began as the Medical Exhibitors Association (MEA) in 1930, launched during the Michigan State Medical Convention in Detroit, Michigan. According to historical archives, 12 charter members established a treasury with personal donations of $100 each to fund the new organization. During the first year, MEA membership rose to 22.
Traditional Tribal Health Care American Indian and Alaska Natives experience higher health disparities and a lower life expectancy than most other populations, according to a release from the OHA.
Oregon voters are being asked to decide whether the state should be the first in the nation to amend its constitution to explicitly declare that affordable health care is a fundamental human right.
Over 200 community members convened at the Willamette Christian Center on Sept. 26 to hear a panel of health care and policy experts answer community-provided questions about the state of health ...
APAMSA hosts an annual National Conference, annual National Hepatitis Conference, and multiple Regional Conferences. The 2023 National Conference was hosted at Oregon Health & Sciences University on March 3 - 5. Currently, APAMSA has over 160 local chapters at different medical schools and college campuses in the United States.
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations that represents more than 14,000 non-profit and for-profit nursing homes, assisted living communities, [1] and facilities for individuals with disabilities.