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Medicaid payments for Evaluation and Management services climbed 73.9% in Ione in 2024, reflecting shifts in billing patterns and reimbursement dynamics.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in The Dalles submitted $1,810,227 in claims for Evaluation and Management services, representing a 4.1% increase compared with the prior year.

La Pine saw a 14.9% uptick in Medicaid payments for Evaluation and Management services in 2024, highlighting shifts in how services were used and reimbursed.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Bend submitted $9,767,964 in claims for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment services, reflecting a 20.9% rise from the prior year.

Prineville saw a minimum of $1,112 in Medicaid payments for COVID-19–specific services in 2024, representing less than 0.1% of Medicaid spending in the area for the year.

At least $521 in Medicaid claims for COVID-19–specific services were billed by providers in Boardman in 2024, with 92.9% of virus-related billing taking place during the peak pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.

In 2024, claims for services related to COVID-19 made up less than 0.1% of total Medicaid payments in Warm Springs, with spending on virus-specific HCPCS codes totaling at least $719.

Morrow County has launched a new Community Assistance Grant Program aimed at increasing transparency for local funding requests by non-profit groups. Applications are open now with an initial deadline set for mid-April. The initiative seeks to support vital projects across communities like Heppner.

Sherman County has scheduled its next Regular Session of County Court for May 20 at its historic courthouse in Moro. Residents can review or add agenda items ahead of time. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by local officials to support community needs.

Sherman County has scheduled its next regular court session for April 15 at the courthouse in Moro. Residents can review or add items to the agenda before noon on April 9. The county continues efforts to engage citizens while preserving its historic roots.