CareNotes

Rising Liability Pressures in Senior Care: Navigating an Increasingly Complex Risk Environment

September 14, 2026

This is a guest article from OHCA endorsed partner Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company. To learn more about Propel Insurance and Alera Group, review the press release about OHCA’s partnership with these organizations here. Senior care operators are navigating an increasingly complex liability environment. Rising claim severity and evolving underwriting expectations are putting greater pressure on organizations to... Read More
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OHCA 2026 Award Winners Announced

September 8, 2026

The Oregon Health Care Association is pleased to announce the 2026 OHCA Awards recipients, who have shown initiative and consistently perform above and beyond the call of duty. They demonstrate a commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents, staff, and the long term care profession. The award winners will be formally honored on... Read More
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The Best Benefits Strategy Starts with One Question: How Do We Help Our Employees Succeed?

September 8, 2026

This is a guest article from OHCA endorsed partner Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company. To learn more about Propel Insurance and Alera Group, review the press release about OHCA’s partnership with these organizations here. The OHCA Annual Convention brings together leaders who spend their careers helping others succeed. This year, attendees will hear keynote speaker Joel Zeff challenge... Read More
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Photo Highlights from the 2026 Spring Expo

April 28, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this year in Salem for the 2026 OHCA Spring Expo! The theme of this year’s event was “Excellence Takes the Stage.” Each year, this event continues to grow, indicating the dedication and eagerness to learn of Oregon’s long term care sector. With more than 800 provider registrants, this... Read More
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The Hidden Driver of Workers’ Compensation Outcomes in Senior Care

April 8, 2026

This is a guest article from OHCA endorsed partner Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company. To learn more about Propel Insurance and Alera Group, review the press release about OHCA’s partnership with these organizations here. For senior living operators, workers’ compensation performance is shaped as much by organizational culture as by formal safety programs or... Read More
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When Workers’ Compensation and Employee Benefits Align, Risk Becomes Manageable

April 8, 2026

This is a guest blog post from Alera Group, OHCA’s endorsed employee benefits partner. Please review the press release about the OHCA/Alera partnership here, and reach out to Reilly Anderson, reilly.anderson@aleragroup.com, at Alera Group with any questions about employee benefits needs. For senior care employers, workers’ compensation and workplace safety are no longer isolated operational issues, they... Read More
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OHCA Announces 2026 Cohort for the Long Term Care Leadership Program

February 3, 2026

Last week, the 2026 OHCA Long Term Care Leadership Academy Program officially launched with a two-day leadership training intensive. Participants from across the state gathered in Portland, Oregon and heard from long term care sector leaders on topics ranging from leadership, financial management, operational strategies, advocacy, and more. Throughout the year, program participants will engage... Read More
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Benchmarking Benefits and Insurance to Manage Costs and Strengthen Retention

November 12, 2025

This is a guest blog post from Alera Group, OHCA’s endorsed employee benefits partner. Please review the press release about the OHCA/Alera partnership here, and reach out to Reilly Anderson, reilly.anderson@aleragroup.com, at Alera Group with any questions about employee benefits needs. In today’s senior care environment, providers face a unique challenge: retaining dedicated employees while... Read More
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OHCA Expands Partnership with Alera Group

November 11, 2025

Last month, OHCA endorsed Alera Group as our Employee Benefits partner, strengthening the already existing endorsement of Propel Insurance, an Alera Group Company, for Property and Casualty insurance. View Alera Group’s press release announcing this partnership here, or review the information below. OHCA Expands Partnership with Alera Group and Propel Insurance to Deliver Comprehensive Employee... Read More
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Photo Highlights from the 2025 Annual Convention

September 29, 2025

We had such an amazing time last week at the Oregon Convention Center for our 2025 Annual Convention! With the theme “Camp OHCA,” long term care professionals from across the state came together to learn, grow, and create memories with fellow industry professionals. Attendees were welcomed to the 2025 Annual Convention by AHCA/NCAL president and... Read More
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