Oregon D.O.G.E.
Oregon D.O.G.E. is a no-nonsense podcast that pulls back the curtain on Oregon’s government, policies, and spending. With a rotating cast of legislators and policy experts, this podcast exposes wasteful spending, bureaucratic overreach, and hidden inefficiencies that impact Oregonians every day.
From the state budget crisis to agencies creating rules without oversight, Oregon D.O.G.E. takes a deep dive into the policies shaping Oregon’s future. Whether it’s out-of-control taxes, reckless regulations, or the growing power of unelected bureaucrats, we ask the tough questions and hold government accountable.
Oregon D.O.G.E.
Is OHA Out of Control? Budget Surges, Mismanagement & Healthcare Consequences
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 care
- OHA’s 256-person, $55M Equity Division
- Patients are being asked for $4K upfront despite having insurance
- Why Oregon ranks last in hospital beds per capita
- Nurses paid top-3 nationwide—but staffing remains blocked
- State and county lawsuits over addiction funding
With 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.
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