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Oregon Health & Science University is running a mass vaccination site at PDX airport. | OHSU

Oregon Teachers Find Vaccine In Short Supply 

Despite Oregon’s rush to vaccinate teachers before seniors, educators now must wait for doses.

Feb 10, 2021
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A ZoomCare center. The Zoom clinic network was bought by PeaceHealth in 2018. | THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Bill Would Regulate Mergers In Health Care Industry

The legislation aims to rein in costs and prevent monopolies, but health care companies say it would reduce flexibility and create uncertainty.

Feb 10, 2021
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COVID-19 Risk Level Improves For 12 Oregon Counties, Including Portland Area 

Public health officials warn that Oregonians need to keep their guard up because the situation can change, especially with the treat of variants that appear to be more easily transmissible.

Feb 9, 2021

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Some Seniors Snag COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments But Slots Quickly Snatched Up

On Monday, Oregon opened up vaccinations to people age 80 and next week those 75 and older will be eligible. Oregon is the last state in the country to open up vaccinations to seniors.

Feb 8, 2021
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State Offers Various Ways To Sign Up For A Vaccine

Residents can text, call or email for information, but most people will probably have to book an appointment online.

Feb 8, 2021

Lawmakers Back Telehealth Pay Parity

House Bill 2508 would allow providers to continue to get telehealth reimbursed at the same rates as office visits while banning barriers to virtual or telephonic consultations.

Feb 8, 2021
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'Chaos' Ahead As Oregon Expands Vaccine Rollout to Seniors, State Official Warns

The states expect that vaccinating the nearly 770,000 Oregonians age 65 and older will take several months given the limited supply of vaccine being sent to the state.

Feb 3, 2021
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Oregon Bill Would Protect Legal Immigrants Seeking Health Care

Lawmakers want to let immigrants apply for financial help from a hospital rather than have to apply for the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s Medicaid program.

Feb 2, 2021
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Oregon Requires Health Insurers To Cover COVID-19 Vaccination Costs

Patients are not charged for the vaccine or the provider’s cost of administering it whether they have commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or no insurance at all.

Feb 2, 2021

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Special Health Insurance Enrollment Period Opening

President Joe Biden created the special enrollment period between Feb. 15 through May 15 to help those who've lost their insurance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.

Feb 2, 2021