
The state of Oregon has a commitment to keeping people covered and created a bridge program that extended Medicaid eligibility, Hunter noted.

Eric C. Hunter, MBA, is president and CEO of CareOregon, a Medicaid managed care plan in Oregon, and a member of the Managed Healthcare Exeuctive editorial advisory board.

The state of Oregon has a commitment to keeping people covered and created a bridge program that extended Medicaid eligibility, Hunter noted.

The need for translation and navigation services — the staffing to support them has increased, says Hunter, particularly in immigration communities.


The costs are high, and the care system is designed for episodic intervention, “but then what happens?" asks Hunter.