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After a patient died, a frustrated nurse sent an email — and was fired

New lawsuit claims Providence Health & Services fired a nurse supervisor in Portland over complaints about unsafe staffing

Apr 27, 2023
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Rapid COVID-19 test. | SHUTTERSTOCK

New COVID wave coming to Oregon, forecaster says

New variant, ‘Arcturus,’ is expected to drive a new surge in cases, and it may come with additional cases of pink eye

Apr 17, 2023
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Panel: Should Oregon heed lessons from health systems abroad?

Oregon Health Forum is hosting a virtual discussion that contrasts other countries’ health systems with Oregon’s

Apr 11, 2023

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James Schroeder sat for an interview with The Lund Report at his office in downtown Portland on Jan. 11, 2023. | NICK BUDNICK/THE LUND REPORT

‘Toxic place’: Texts show outgoing Oregon Health Authority director’s challenges

Behind-the-scenes frustration led to James Schroeder’s abrupt departure in early March

Mar 31, 2023

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Kotek taps OHSU lobbyist to help run Oregon Health Authority

State will pay Oregon Health & Science University $20,000 monthly for its employee’s services

Mar 23, 2023
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James Schroeder. | COURTESY OF HEALTH SHARE OF OREGON

Outgoing health authority director faced ethics law complications

The state ethics commission’s unusual finding could shrink the pool of potential directors for an agency that is a Gov. Kotek priority

Mar 16, 2023
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Alleged wage theft from nurses at CommonSpirit hospitals in Oregon sparks lawsuit

Union members say underpayments at Mercy Medical in Roseburg and St. Anthony in Pendleton followed a ransomware attack

Mar 9, 2023
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James Schroeder sat for an interview with The Lund Report at his office in downtown Portland on Jan. 11, 2023. | NICK BUDNICK/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Health Authority Director James Schroeder’s resignation sparks questions

Dave Baden will step in as interim director after Schroeder cited family in his surprise announcement

Mar 3, 2023
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Metro West appeals Washington County ambulance contract award to AMR

Local ambulance company questions American Medical Response’s claim of consistently complying with contracts across the country

Mar 2, 2023
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James Schroeder. | COURTESY OF HEALTH SHARE OF OREGON

James Schroeder’s team at Oregon Health Authority takes shape

New director vows continued “transformative” change with new faces in top roles

Feb 28, 2023
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