The Oregon Health Authority awarded an eye-popping $1.86 billion to Linn County for mental health and addiction services over just two years. This appears to be a data error, as the amount equals roughly half of Oregon's entire annual budget going to a single county with 130,000 residents.
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Concern Score: 95/100
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$1.1B
OHSU Health Contract Balloons from $350M to $1.1B After Amendments
Oregon Health Authority
The Oregon Health Authority's contract with OHSU for "Qualified Directed Payments" has grown by $750 million through amendments, reaching $1.1 billion total. The vague contract title and massive cost increases raise questions about oversight and budget planning.
Concern Score: 65/100
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Portland, OR
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