“As we mourn the many lives lost in these senseless events, we at CareOregon truly believe that this is a crisis,” Oregon’s largest managed Medicaid insurer said in a May 27 message to the community.
CareOregon said it is determined to work with its communities to address gun violence in the best way it can, through a public health approach.
The insurer said it will continue to invest in programs that foster physical and mental well-being and increase investment in programs that provide trauma-level support, according to the open letter.
The insurer said it will continue expanding access to mental health services and resources for those who seek emotional, social and culturally responsive care and will work on reducing mental health stigmas that may prevent people from seeking care.
“We believe it is our responsibility as a healthcare organization working with the community, for the community, to understand the underlying causes that contribute to gun violence within the health sector and work to solve them,” the letter stated.
