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COURTESY OF OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

OHSU Finances Hold Steady; Board Looks At Complaints

Patient volumes and revenues are in line with the company’s projections, according to a report covering the first quarter of this fiscal year.

Oct 28, 2020
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Pandemic Exacerbates Oregon’s Addiction Crisis: Overdose Deaths Rise 70%

“The realization that we will be dealing with COVID-19 for some time, and other stressors related to jobs, school and social isolation, may increase feelings of anxiety and depression,” an expert said.

Oct 27, 2020

Open Enrollment On Federal Marketplace Starts On Verge Of ACA Case Before Supreme Court

Coverage will remain in effect during the litigation, which comes at a time when scores of people have lost their insurance coverage due to a layoff.

Oct 27, 2020

SHUTTERSTOCK

How To Curb Cost Of Health Care? Lots Of Ideas, No Quick Fix

The relentless rise of health care costs, which account for nearly one-fifith of the economy, is a bane to the country, but experts disagree about how to stem them to bring the United States in line with other industrialized countries, which spend far less on health care.

Oct 26, 2020
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The Oregon Legislature. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawmakers Will Consider Adding A Public Option To Expand Health Insurance Coverage

State lawmakers face unprecedented times that will force them to take a look at how the health care system works and how to bridge gaps in service.

Oct 23, 2020
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Nurses rally at Oregon Health & Science University. | OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Nurses Rally At OHSU Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

The 3,000 nurses at OHSU have worked without a contract since the end of August, with the two sides disagreeing about staffing and pay.

Oct 21, 2020
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SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregonians Will Vote On 3 Health Care Measures This Election

One measure that would raise tobacco taxes and tax vaping products for the first time has big money behind it; voters will also consider drug offenses and magic mushrooms.

Oct 21, 2020

Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Republicans Reap Top Dollars from PhRMA But Industry Donates To Democrats, Too

The pharmaceutical industry has donated nearly $280,000 to state lawmakers and candidates in Oregon since the start of 2019, with five Republicans drawing the biggest sums.

Oct 20, 2020
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