Companies are challenging a new state law in court, saying payments to account for the health effects of cigarettes would be unfair and unconstitutional
Mar 28
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Providence Portland Medical Center.
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Citing evidence that the hospital system may have improperly billed poor Oregonians, DOJ is demanding more documents. Providence says it has already provided 100,000 records.
Mar 22
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Melissa Isavoran claims the regional insurer contracted by the state to oversee care for low-income people fired her for flagging violations, but the health plan declines comment
Preliminary research suggests good staying power for the first dose of the updated vaccine, but state and federal officials recommend seniors play it safe in light of their increased vulnerability
After problems led to thousands of Oregonians incorrectly disenrolled, the state has made fixes, restored coverage and will soon resume eligibility checks that were on hold during the pandemic
Feb 22
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Lucas Coghill, 9, plays the PAX Good Behavior Game during class at Fern Hill Elementary School in Forest Grove, Ore., Nov. 9, 2023. The game focuses on helping students identify and encourage positive “PAX” behaviors and avoid “spleems” as part of daily classroom management.
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Medical board leadership agreed with recommendations to expand use of disciplinary guidelines and regular reviews to combat racism and ensure consistency
Ruling now slated for March 18 after being delayed twice this month. Merger would join government-funded insurer of 500,000 low-income Oregonians with California nonprofit Medicare plan.