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Legacy Health will appeal federal ruling on state meal break rules

Facing $8.7 million in fines, Legacy says the state's meal break rules are unfair and penalize systems where employees are not represented by unions.

Jan 17, 2023
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‘Microdosing’ allowed under Oregon’s new psilocybin program

Despite concerns, adults will soon be allowed to legally take psilocybin in Oregon at doses so small they won’t cause hallucinations. 

Jan 17, 2023
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A box of Narcan, an-opioid reversing drug, before it was distributed at a day shelter in Ontario, Ore. on Oct. 13, 2022. | KYLE GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

Bills to make naloxone more accessible seek to slow opioid fatalities in Oregon

The medication is effective in reversing opioid overdoses, but administrative hurdles prevent it from being more available. 

Jan 17, 2023
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James Schroeder, interim head of the Oregon Health Authority, says collaboration will be his priority. | NICK BUDNICK/THE LUND REPORT

Q&A: James Schroeder begins as head of Oregon Health Authority

Schroeder says that solutions in behavioral health and other problem areas will flow from improved communication, collaboration.

Jan 12, 2023
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Former Gov. John Kitzhaber speaks Sept. 29, 2022, at CCO Oregon's annual conference at the Salem Convention Center. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Kitzhaber: Health care crises present opportunity for Kotek, lawmakers

The former governor stresses urgency, suggesting Kotek convene important health care system collaboration.

Jan 12, 2023
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon State Hospital treatment limits to remain in place

A judge upholds a ruling that limits the length of psychiatric treatment for patients awaiting criminal prosecution.

Jan 10, 2023
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Salem Hospital | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon again pays hundreds of nurses to ease hospitals’ staffing crunch

Despite the high demand for extra staff, most hospital requests went unfulfilled.

Jan 10, 2023
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Ebony Clarke, health director for Multnomah County, is moving to the state of Oregon to head its behavioral health division. | COURTESY MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Q&A: Ebony Clarke to lead state behavioral health division, a Kotek priority

Multnomah County official is moving to the Oregon Health Authority to lead the beleaguered state behavioral health division.

Jan 6, 2023
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Amazon's purchase of clinics in Oregon must undergo state review. Pictured, an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter on final approach to JFK Airport. | ADAM MOREIRA (AEMOREIRA042281)/WIKIMEDIA CREATIVE COMMONS

Oregon OKs Amazon plan to buy chain of medical clinics

Because One Medical’s presence in Oregon is small, the purchase will not likely affect prices or patient access, state regulators conclude.

Jan 3, 2023
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Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen takes New Mexico job

The outgoing Oregon agency director will head the New Mexico Department of Health.

Dec 30, 2022
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