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An employee of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services helps a consumer pick a health care plan on the federal online health insurance marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES

Amid historic health enrollment gains nationally, Oregon holds steady

State officials say Oregon’s relatively flat enrollment with its subsidized insurance marketplace website reflects success with other health care initiatives

Jan 25, 2024
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PeaceHealth, Vancouver - Medical Center Physician's Building. | COURTESY PEACEHEALTH

Law enforcement investigating threats against PeaceHealth Southwest nurse

The Vancouver hospital is boosting security in response to threatening comments on TikTok that reportedly related to notes in a patient’s chart

Jan 22, 2024
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Pictured: the North Albany building of The Corvallis Clinic, P.C. | COURTESY OF THE CORVALLIS CLINIC, P.C.

Rayfield urges closer look at UnitedHealth’s planned purchase of Corvallis Clinic

Citing concerns over patient care at the 11-clinic Oregon chain, Rep. Dan Rayfield — who is speaker of the House — wants more time for public comment and a more comprehensive state review

Jan 19, 2024
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Pharmacists Anaïs Webster Mennuti of Oregon (right) and Kristin Speer of Colorado traveled to interview pharmacists and others for the upcoming documentary “Harmacy.” | COURTESY PHOTO

Oregon pharmacist prepares documentary to spotlight industry changes

A Eugene practitioner and her colleagues are delving into work conditions, safety and the public’s access to care

Jan 18, 2024

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New Oregon Health Authority interim director Sejal Hathi released a video address to agency employees on her first day, Jan. 16, 2024. | SCREENSHOT FROM OHA VIDEO

Hathi begins work as head of Oregon Health Authority

Dr. Sejal Hathi stressed her commitment to the health authority’s goals. If confirmed by the Senate, she’ll be the agency’s first permanent director in more than a year.

Jan 18, 2024
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CareOregon. | COURTESY OF CAREOREGON

Updated: CareOregon merger decision delayed over state 'concerns'

Ruling now slated for March 18 after being delayed twice this month. Merger would join government-funded insurer of 500,000 low-income Oregonians with California nonprofit Medicare plan.

Jan 17, 2024

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CareOregon is among 16 coordinated care organizations in Oregon serving Medicaid members. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Analysis: Six things to know about the big CareOregon merger

Supporters and opponents of the combination of an Oregon health care mainstay with a California-based Medicare insurer have publicly sparred for months, but significant aspects of the deal remain little-recognized, unsettled or unknown

Jan 16, 2024

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Cascadia fined $7,250 over safety lapses found after Haley Rogers' death

The large Portland social service nonprofit says it’s correcting problems after worker's stabbing death. A potential lawsuit and legislation are in the works.

Jan 16, 2024

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Clockwise from front left: Sophomores Madison Cailteux, Kaden Davis Young, Samuel Stanley, Jack Von Ammon and Pearl Carter participate in cooperative learning during science class at South Eugene High School on Dec. 11, 2023. | EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

Other states drive youth prevention in ways Oregon does not

States like Washington and Pennsylvania work with scientists to help schools put in place science-backed prevention programs

Jan 16, 2024

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Providence Portland Medical Center. | M.O. STEVENS/CC BY 3.0/WIKIMEDIA

Providence reaches deal with Regence to avert coverage interruptions

Contract disputes between insurers and hospital systems have increasingly gone public in Oregon and across the country, sparking concerns.

Jan 15, 2024