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New Oregon Merger Review Program OK’s First Deal

Officials approved a private equity firm’s acquisition of hospice facilities in Salem and Lake Oswego, but critics have concerns.

Jul 19, 2022
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Rep. Rob Nosse, shown at a meeting of the Interim House Committee on Behavioral Health in June, has been tapped to head the Committee on Health Care — which could take on an expanded role next year if the two committees are merged. | SCREENGRAB VIA ZOOM/THE LUND REPORT

Nosse Prepares For New Role Heading House Health Care Committee

Speaker Dan Rayfield may fold behavioral health back into the House health care committee, and Nosse is making plans to deal with it.

Jul 14, 2022
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Study: ‘Phantom’ Providers Rife In Oregon Health Plan 

More than half of primary and mental health providers in the state's low-income health care program appeared to be “phantoms” who didn’t see anyone, OHSU researchers say.

Jul 7, 2022
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A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Legislators Want To Strengthen Oregon Laws in Post-Roe v. Wade Era

A group of Oregon lawmakers and advocates is exploring ways to address the recent Supreme Court ruling, including additional protections for abortion and LGBTQ rights.

Jul 5, 2022
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Members of the Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board meet for the first time on Thursday. The board will study high drug prices and recommend solutions./Screenshot by Ben Botkin

State’s New Prescription Drug Affordability Board Gets To Work

Te new board will address high prescription drug prices that are unaffordable to many and make up a large portion of state health spending.

Jun 23, 2022
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New Oregon Health Care Merger Law Gets First Test

A New York private equity firm wants state approval to buy two Oregon hospice facilities as part of $2.8 billion national health care transaction.

Jun 16, 2022
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

State Dental Director Kaz Rafia Resigns

Well-regarded reformer is leaving for a job out of state after a year overseeing dental care quality and access for the Oregon Health Plan.

Jun 14, 2022
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The Oregon State Hospital campus in Junction City. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Proposed Safety Fixes To Oregon State Hospital Facility Were ‘Unacceptable,’ Feds Say

State officials have proposed beefed-up improvements to patient care in Junction City and await a response from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Jun 13, 2022
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Is Oregon Ready For Universal Health Care?

Virtual hearings starting June 11 will gauge public sentiment on a public insurance system for all Oregonians that imposes new taxes but eliminates premiums, co-pays and other costs.

Jun 9, 2022
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Trillium's offices in Eugene. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

State Drops Its Non-Compliance Finding For Trillium’s Portland-Area Health Care

The Oregon Health Authority had required the insurer to expand its Oregon Health Plan provider network and improve services in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.

Jun 7, 2022
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