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The Knight Cancer Research Building at Oregon Health & Science University. | COURTESY OHSU

OHSU cancer research center joins drug development group

The center, housed in OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute, will work with researchers across the country to produce new cancer treatments.

Dec 20, 2022

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Amazon's purchase of clinics in Oregon must undergo state review. Pictured, an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter on final approach to JFK Airport. | ADAM MOREIRA (AEMOREIRA042281)/WIKIMEDIA CREATIVE COMMONS

Amazon’s One-Medical deal sparks opposition from Oregon residents, groups

Critics say Amazon’s practice of maximizing profits and treating workers poorly would bode ill for owning a health care clinic network.

Dec 16, 2022
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MADONNA MCGUIRE SMITH, HEAD OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST BLEEDING DISORDERS, AND HER FAMILY EARLIER THIS YEAR./COURTESY PHOTO

Patient groups back bill to protect benefits of pharma copay programs

High drug costs, under-the-radar insurer policies can put patients in a bind as hefty copays mount.

Dec 15, 2022
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CareOregon. | COURTESY OF CAREOREGON

CareOregon to combine with California-based health care nonprofit 

Leaders of the combined entity say concerns are unfounded as they aim to use pooled purchasing power to boost services and fend off larger for-profit competitors. 

Dec 14, 2022
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Prusak floats legislation to overhaul Oregon State Hospital board

Draft bill circulated by outgoing Rep. Rachel Prusak seeks to stabilize the board’s spotty membership and better oversee the state's psychiatric hospital.

Dec 13, 2022
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James Schroeder. | COURTESY OF HEALTH SHARE OF OREGON

Governor-elect Kotek names James Schroeder to head Oregon Health Authority

Schroeder, CEO of the Portland region's Medicaid provider, Health Share of Oregon, has been named interim director of the Medicaid agency.

Dec 13, 2022

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St. Charles Health System in Bend. | COURTESY OF ST. CHARLES HEALTH

Tensions rise in union drive at St. Charles in Bend

The push to establish a new union to represent 304 doctors, physician assistants and others is now before the National Labor Relations Board.

Dec 13, 2022
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Hearing Highlights Broad Concern Over State Hospital Order

A judge’s order intended to streamline the release of aid and assist patients at the Oregon State Hospital has staff, management and others concerned.

Dec 8, 2022
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Inside Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Sees Nursing School Applications Dry Up: Report

A new report confirms Oregon’s nursing shortage and points to long-term challenges in producing new nurses.

Dec 8, 2022
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Origins Faith Community is a nonprofit day shelter in Ontario, Ore., that launched a peer program with Measure 110 funding. On Oct. 13, 2022, Anthony Caliendo, 52, walks through the dining room before the day’s lunch is served. | KYLE GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon’s Addiction Care Rollout Puts Peers In A Precarious Position

The number of people in recovery hired to connect people to treatment is increasing, but the broken system in which they work poses challenges and risks.

Dec 8, 2022