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Rulings in Oregon, Washington may kill national Kroger-Albertsons deal

A proposed mega-merger that critics said would hurt pharmacy access may die after a federal judge in Portland and a state judge in Washington ruled against it

Dec 10, 2024
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Who gets obesity drugs covered by insurance? In North Carolina, it helps if you’re on Medicaid

The outgoing Biden administration's proposal that the federal government cover medications to treat obesity for Medicaid and Medicare patients nationwide comes as some states cut back citing cost concerns

Dec 10, 2024

Gayle Williams-Brett is frequently overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for her severely disabled mother, who lives with her in a two story brownstone in Brooklyn. She has often felt entirely alone as a full-time caregiver. | CORNELL ANTOINE/KFF HEALTH NEWS

Resources are expanding for older adults on their own

Until a few years ago, few resources were available for the growing slice of the population that is aging while living alone, but that is rapidly changing

Dec 10, 2024

Winter-pattern Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is prevalent in the Pacific Northwest. Besides mental and emotional symptoms, the disorder can also cause physical problems like body aches and pains, headaches and digestive issues. | MAREK STUDZINSKI/UNSPLASH

Feeling SAD? Here are some ways to treat the winter depression

Winter-pattern Seasonal Affective Disorder-- or SAD-- is a type of depression prevalent in the Pacific Northwest, and providers recommend exercise, vitamin D supplements and other approaches to combat it

Dec 10, 2024

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Luigi Mangione’s Hawaiʻi friends shocked by arrest in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Luigi Mangione lived at the Surfbreak co-living community near Ala Moana Park on Oʻahu. He was arrested Monday in Pennsylvania, five days after the shooting of an insurance executive.

Dec 10, 2024

Two health officials at Oregon Department of Corrections placed on leave amid investigation

The agency has an open investigation into its head doctor and assistant health services director

Dec 10, 2024

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Portland mental health advocates seek to join hospital lawsuit, raise pressure on state

The Mental Health Association of Portland wants a formal role in a case concerning a group of patients effectively shut out of the state psychiatric hospital and left with inadequate options

Dec 9, 2024
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Big drug middlemen sue to stop federal antitrust action

The three PBMs — CVS Caremark, OptumRx and Express Scripts — are part of even larger health conglomerates that are active in many parts of the health care sector.

Dec 5, 2024

A view of OHSU's South Waterfront campus in September 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Health care community divided on OHSU-Legacy merger as opposition grows

As comments pour in to the state's merger review team, current and former employees and providers, as well as patients, are making their views known — providing a cross-section of opinion, though so far opposition appears to outstrip support

Dec 5, 2024
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