Health plan to leverage Health Integrated's Synergy Targeted Population Management(R) program to reduce healthcare costs while improving health for Medicaid subscribers PORTLAND, Ore.

By Don Colburn, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. Apr. 16--Cuts in the Oregon Health Plan led to "an abrupt and sustained increase" in the uninsured using hospital emergency rooms, a new study reports.

The state of Oregon will begin selecting winners this week in a one-of-its-kind lottery. The prize is enrollment in a health care program designed for people who have too much income to qualify for Medicare, but not enough to purchase their own insurance.

By Don Colburn, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. Feb. 29--Today is the final day for low-income Oregon adults to sign up for a shot at newly available state health insurance coverage. But be forewarned: While the odds aren't quite in the Powerball range, they are steep.

By Don Colburn, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. Jan. 29--Low-income Oregon adults who want a shot at newly available state health insurance coverage got their first opportunity Monday to start the two-step application process.