PacificSource will no longer serve 100,000 Medicaid members in Lane County — which includes Eugene, Ore. — after failing to reach an agreement with the Oregon Health Authority, PacificSource Vice President of Medicaid Programs Erin Fair Taylor told Becker’s.
“We did not come to this decision lightly, and we are deeply disappointed that we have not yet reached a path forward. Our priority has always been to provide Oregonians with access to high-quality care,” she said. “Unfortunately, after extensive discussions, it became clear that continuing participation under current terms would undermine our ability to effectively serve the people who rely on us and put the long-term sustainability of our organization at risk.
“We know this decision affects the lives of many Oregonians and we remain committed to working with the Oregon Health Authority, state leaders and our partners to ensure members experience as smooth a transition as possible,” Ms. Taylor said.
The decision comes at a tumultuous time for Medicaid. Another Oregon payer, CareOregon, cited Medicaid cuts as part of its decision to hire outside consultants.
PacificSource will also exit Health Share of Oregon, a coordinated care organization involved with Medicaid, on Jan. 1. PacificSource will work to “ensure a smooth transition of members,” Ms. Taylor said.
