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Oregon Health Insurer Profits Shrink As COVID-19 Whipsaws Finances

But increased bond and stock values keep companies strong, with only two major insurers losing money.

Dec 2, 2021
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A registered nurse in St. Charles Bend’s intensive care unit stood outside a room where hospital staff treated an unconscious COVID-19 patient in May. | THE BULLETIN

About 1,000 Contracted Health Care Workers Will Stay In Oregon Into 2022

State extends contract to allow traveling nurses and other workers to stay until mid-January 2022.

Nov 30, 2021
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Oregon Medical 'Chaperones' Rule Stirs Opposition, Rewrite

In the face of widespread opposition, the Oregon Medical Board has tapped the brakes on a rule requiring “medical chaperones” be present during sensitive examinations.

Nov 30, 2021
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THE COMMONWEALTH FUND

Oregon A Top Performer Among States In Health Equity, Experts Say

Authors of a new report from The Commonwealth Fund say that while “dramatic” inequities persist in all 50 states, Oregon is doing better than most.

Nov 23, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

New Contempt Ruling Lodged Against Oregon State Hospital

A Tillamook County Judge rejected the state’s reasoning for why it won’t admit defendants deemed “guilty except for insanity,” leading to unconstitutional jail stays.

Nov 23, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawmakers In Salem Consider Behavioral Health System’s Needs

The system faces immediate needs to retain workers during the pandemic amid long-term plans that may transform it.

Nov 18, 2021
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Officials Try To Avert Loss Of Health Care Coverage For Up To 300,000 Oregonians

With eligibility checks on Oregon Health Plan members expected to resume as soon as January, the state wants to slow down the process and increase outreach.

Nov 18, 2021
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Lawmakers Eye Workforce Crisis In Health Care Industry

Industry urges lawmakers to consider more incentives, such as student loan repayment, tuition assistance and child care stipends.

Nov 17, 2021
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALEXANN WESTLAKE IN OUR COMMUNITY BIRTH CENTER'S WATER-BIRTH ROOM./CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Challenges For New Lane County Birth Center Reflect Larger Problem

With health insurance coverage limited for non-hospital births, Our Community Birth Center starts out small with plans to grow.

Nov 16, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Injunction Against State Hospital Could Have Far-Reaching Implications

A federal judge opens new legal can of worms for State Hospital, ruling the facility must admit guilty-except-for-insanity defendants despite objections.

Nov 15, 2021
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