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Q&A: Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen Responds To Criticisms

After five years on the job, Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen has become a focal point for candidates' criticism.

Oct 27, 2022
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Health Care's Near Future Holds A Host of Uncertainties, Lobbyists And Lawmakers Say

Oct 26, 2022
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THE STATE'S DIGITAL VACCINE RECORD ALLOWS PEOPLE TO SCAN A QR CODE TO DOWNLOAD PROOF OF VACCINATION./SCREENSHOT OF OHA INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

Oregon’s Digital Vaccine Card System Isn’t Working Right

The state’s system doesn’t show the bivalent booster for those who’ve had the first four shots.

Oct 25, 2022
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ROSIE BUEFORD, THE NEW DIRECTOR OF THE OREGON HEALTH FORUM, IS PICTURED AT THE SALEM CONVENTION CENTER FOR THE SEPT. 29 CCO OREGON ANNUAL CONFERENCE./COURTESY PHOTO

The Oregon Health Forum Relaunches With New Director

The Oregon Health Forum prepares to relaunch with Rosie Bueford at the helm, an imminent event and plenty of issues to discuss.

Sep 29, 2022

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Feds Approve $2 Billion, Enrollment Changes For Oregon Health Plan

Children entering the program will remain enrolled until their 6th birthday to improve health, access and avoid the paperwork failures that often lead to disenrollment.

Sep 28, 2022
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Eugene Man Sues Cologuard Maker Claiming Fraud, Breach Of Contract

Lawsuit by former longtime sales representative claims Exact Sciences Corp. made false promises in order to hire him, then forced him to resign.

Sep 13, 2022
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Patient Wants $2.65 Million After OHSU Allegedly Inserted Implant That Blocked Tumor Scans 

Lawsuit contends doctors should have known the implant could block MRI imaging needed to track woman’s condition.

Sep 8, 2022
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Class-Action Suit Filed Against Oregon Nursing Home Giant Avamere

The suit alleges the company’s negligence contributed to a data breach affecting patients and employees.

Aug 25, 2022
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New Vaccine Safety Study Could Answer Lingering Questions

A Kaiser Permanente researcher says her large-scale four-year study in the Portland and Seattle areas will help track a virus that’s still evolving.

Aug 9, 2022

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JEREMY VANDEHEY IS LEAVING THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY TO HEAD OREGON OPERATIONS FOR THE INSURER PACIFICSOURCE HEALTH PLANS./COURTESY PHOTO

Vandehey Leaving Oregon Health Authority

Vandehey served as the policy point person for the Oregon Health Authority after serving as an advisor to Gov. Kate Brown.

Jul 27, 2022
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