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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

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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