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.
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But increased bond and stock values keep companies strong, with only two major insurers losing money.
Dec 2 2021
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The Oregon Health Authority is battling headwinds over new rules requiring the state's coordinated organizations use a portion of Oregon Health Plan revenue to fund social determinants of health.
Dec 2 2021
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State extends contract to allow traveling nurses and other workers to stay until mid-January 2022.
Nov 30 2021
With scientists still gathering information about omicron, authorities say the main way to prepare is to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Dec 2 2021
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
A team at Oregon Health & Science University is looking for evidence of the new variant in the state.
Dec 2 2021
Judging from the questions asked by justices, it appeared possible or even likely that a majority could vote to turn the question of whether to allow abortion back to individual states.
Dec 2 2021
Crystal Weston claims in a lawsuit she was demoted from a promotion after insisting that the agency recognize a lung disease.
Dec 2 2021
Nearly $120 million has been earmarked for about 480 providers in Oregon under the American Rescue Plan.
Dec 2 2021
As more patients seek culturally competent care, Black tech health startups want to change how people exercise, eat and communicate with doctors.
Nov 30 2021
What we know, and don’t know, about the new coronavirus variant called omicron.
Nov 30 2021
Federal laws that offered COVID-related paid sick leave to workers have expired, leaving low-income workers the most vulnerable.
Nov 30 2021
Seven states have adopted laws to reduce wait times for mental health care.
Nov 30 2021
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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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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
The doctorate of physical therapy program launched this fall at Oregon State University-Cascades is the first program of its kind at a public university in the state.
Nov 23 2021
Experts say the success of the new pills hinge on whether high-risk patients will be able to get tested — and then treated — fast enough to make a difference.
Nov 23 2021
A federal official is defending new HHS interim rules against criticism that they favor insurers.
Nov 23 2021
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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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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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Sen. Kayse Jama and Rep. Pam Marsh are working on bills that will address extreme heat conditions.
Nov 18 2021