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Hospitals Face Tough Choices: Cut, Dive Into Reserves Or Seek Partnerships

May 22, 2020
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Hospitals Not ‘Out Of The Woods,” Supplies Of Protective Gear Down

“Some providers have to reuse masks for up to a week at a time, and we have even heard of physicians sterilizing their N95s in a crock pot,” Dr. Chris Strear, president-elect of the Oregon Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians told lawmakers. “These standards are not safe.”

May 22, 2020
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LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER

Legacy Plans To Boost Telehealth With $370,000 Grant

The Federal Communication Commission has awarded Legacy Health nearly $370,000 to boost its telemedicine program. The money will pay for equipment in emergency departments where COVID-19 has not infected providers, it said.

May 22, 2020

Oregon Health Insurers Seek Modest Premium Increases For 2021

May 20, 2020
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Outlook For Medicaid, State Hospital Uncertain Amid $10.5 Billion Budget Shortfall 

May 20, 2020

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US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT

FamilyCare, Oregon Health Authority Score Partial Wins In Ongoing Legal Wrangling

May 20, 2020
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Moda’s Former Marketing Director Sues Insurer Over Unequal Pay

May 19, 2020
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COURTESY OF OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

OHSU Food Services Worker Ready To Retire Dies Of COVID-19

May 18, 2020

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Medical volunteers help with COVID-19 testing. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

State Seeks More Medical Volunteers To Fight COVID-19

May 18, 2020

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Providers Want Children To Get Caught Up On Vaccines

May 18, 2020
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