Legacy Health’s attempt to close a maternity unit last year has sparked a requirement that hospitals consider the impact to communities before reducing services
As soon as this summer, people facing a crisis could get support from others in home-style settings around the state
Mar 19
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A picture of Rogue Regional Medical Center in 2007. At the time it was known as Rogue Valley Medical Center.
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The total number of patients thought to have died in connection with drug diversion in Medford remains unverified. But two lawyers say they've heard from dozens of additional potential victims and families.
Mar 14
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Private equity and large corporations have a complicated and not always noticed presence in health care. A bill limiting the corporate practice of medicine failed to pass the Oregon Legislature despite broad support.
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Bills concerning treatment centers, violence against hospital staff, school health and insurance mandates perished, but other impactful bills made it through
Mar 12
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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.
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Bill to accompany Measure 110 rewrite boosts funding for fentanyl awareness, other programs
Mar 7
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The proposed site of Heritage Square, which would have included supportive housing, in downtown Astoria. The city council voted down the project over its cost and concerns from a vocal group of critics.
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For years Oregon’s housing statutes have violated federal law, making it hard to site residential treatment facilities. A bill tackling that situation faces a time crunch.
Mar 7
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A view of the Oregon State Capitol on February 26, 2024.
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Legislation passed both houses to ban ‘quality of life’ considerations in state health coverage for low-income people. Critics say doing so undermines efforts to limit drug prices.
Feb 29
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State Rep. Ben Bowman, D-Tigard, and former Gov. John Kitzhaber testified in favor a bill limiting private equity and other business interests involvement in health care during a February 26, 2024 hearing of the Oregon Senate Health Committee.
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