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You have a right to know why a health insurer denied your claim. Some insurers still won’t tell you.

Federal regulations require insurers to promptly hand over records to patients facing claim denials. Some insurers only turned over their files after ProPublica reached out.

Nov 8, 2023

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Health authority warns of uptick in cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox

Seventeen cases were reported between July 20 and Oct. 31, nearly double the nine cases reported between Jan. 1 and July 20

Nov 8, 2023

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Law enforcement officials press lawmakers to tighten Oregon’s drug laws

Police and sheriff’s departments around Oregon say they want authority to arrest people who use and possess drugs as a way to steer them to treatment

Nov 7, 2023

Dr. Sejal Hathi, 33, in January takes over as director of the Oregon Health Authority, an agency that oversees care to more than 1.3 million low-income people. | SCREENSHOT VIA THE LUND REPORT

Q&A: Incoming Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi on Measure 110, delivery reforms

The former White House advisor supports the drug decriminalization law’s goals but says she’ll work with law enforcement and others on implementation

Nov 7, 2023
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Medicare expands the roster of available mental health professionals

Many psychiatrists and psychologists don’t participate in Medicare's program, but a series of legislative and regulatory changes are aimed at changing that

Nov 7, 2023

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Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer’s blood test

Researchers and clinicians up in arms about a new blood test that can be ordered online

Nov 7, 2023

Federal officials issued warnings about three apple cinnamon flavored fruit puree pouches that could contain high levels of lead, which is extremely dangerous to people, particularly to children. | COURTESY U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION