Tillamook saw a 10.8% rise in Medicaid payments connected to the Medicine Services and Procedures category in 2024, highlighting changes in usage and reimbursement patterns.
Medicaid spending on Pathology and Laboratory Procedures in Clatskanie rose by 89.6% in 2024, pointing to shifts in service use and payment methods.
Medicaid payments for Evaluation and Management services in Astoria increased by 8.6% to $4,191,273 in 2024, signaling shifts in service use and reimbursement.
Medicaid spending on Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies increased by 31.3% in Warrenton in 2024, indicating a shift in usage and payment trends.
Scappoose Medicaid providers reported $915,894 in billings for Medicine Services and Procedures in 2024, reflecting a 10.1% increase over the prior year.
Medicaid-related payments for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment in Seaside jumped 85.6% to $43,217 in 2024, driven by changes in how services are used and reimbursed.
Medicaid payments for services under the Evaluation and Management category in Manzanita reached $675 in 2024, a 68.8% rise reflecting shifts in local utilization and reimbursement trends.
Clatsop County’s Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education Programs are highlighting Alcohol Awareness Month with a call for reflection on personal alcohol use. Residents are encouraged to seek information about risks associated with excessive drinking and learn how local resources can provide support.
Clatsop County Parks invites residents to help refine boating facility improvements at Carnahan Park during an open house event on April 25. Community feedback will guide final designs aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility. Those unable to attend can participate via an online survey.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Tillamook submitted at least $738 in claims for COVID-19–specific HCPCS codes. The majority of these virus-related charges, or 65.2%, occurred during the peak pandemic period of 2020 and 2021.