EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 1H 1M
Is OHA Out of Control? Budget Surges, Mismanagement & Healthcare Consequences
from Oregon D.O.G.E. · host Oregon D.O.G.E.
Is Oregon’s healthcare system helping people, or just burning cash?In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., we dive into the Oregon Health Authority’s surging $39B budget, bureaucratic bloat, and scandals involving misused mental health grants, stalled patient care, and lawsuits from counties.Topics include:A $1B program for undocumented careOHA’s 256-person, $55M Equity DivisionPatients are being asked for $4K upfront despite having insuranceWhy Oregon ranks last in hospital beds per capitaNurses paid top-3 nationwide—but staffing remains blockedState and county lawsuits over addiction fundingWith guests Senator Suzanne Weber and Rep. Ed Diehl, this episode is a wake-up call about transparency, priorities, and the future of healthcare in Oregon.🎧 Listen now and explore more at oregondoge.com
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Is Oregon’s healthcare system helping people, or just burning cash? In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., we dive into the Oregon Health Authority’s surging $39B budget, bureaucratic bloat, and scandals involving misused mental health grants, stalled patient care, and lawsuits from counties. Topics include: A $1B program for undocumented careOHA’s 256-person, $55M Equity DivisionPatients are being asked for $4K upfront despite having insuranceWhy Oregon ranks last in hospital beds per capitaNur...
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