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Nurse Lindee Miller stands in front of the mobile cart used for telehealth appointments for sexual assault exams at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, South Dakota. The camera allows Miller and her patient to communicate with a remote nurse trained in such exams. | ARIELLE ZIONTS/KHN

Telehealth brings expert sexual assault exams to rural patients

Remote telehealth services for sexual assault victims are expanding across the country in rural, sparsely populated areas

Jan 5, 2023

Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

More Native, underrepresented groups enroll at OHSU’s med school

New national data shows other medical schools have struggled to recruit Native students.

Jan 5, 2023
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Oregon hospitals boost charity care spending but patients face barriers: report

The state’s first look at hospitals’ new community spending requirements was mixed, finding some progress but also roadblocks for needy patients.

Jan 5, 2023
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Legacy Emanuel Medical Center on North Graham Street in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Legacy Health’s lawsuit against Oregon break rules thrown out

The lawsuit came as the state Bureau of Labor & Industries is pursuing $8.7 million in fines against the six-hospital chain for alleged violations.

Jan 5, 2023
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The VA center in Portland is located next to Oregon Health & Science University. | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Free dental insurance now available to many Oregon veterans

State officials say they have funding to serve about 10 times more veterans than have enrolled so far.

Jan 5, 2023

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The Rising Onslaught of Noise Harms Mind and Body

Health experts warn noise pollution is a growing problem that causes stress-related conditions.

Jan 5, 2023

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Medicare keeps spending more on COVID-19 testing. Fraud and overspending are partly why

Federal money for COVID-19 testing is not subject to some of the same financial and regulatory constraints as other tests covered by Medicare.

Jan 3, 2023

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Weighing risks of a major surgery: 7 questions older Americans should ask their surgeon

Surgery can be lifesaving or improve a senior’s quality of life, but advanced age puts people at greater risk of unwanted outcomes.

Jan 3, 2023

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Want a clue on health care costs in advance? New tools take a crack at It

Under a new federal rule, health insurers and employers that offer health plans must provide online calculators for patients to get detailed estimates of what they will owe for a range of services and drugs.

Jan 3, 2023

Amazon's purchase of clinics in Oregon must undergo state review. Pictured, an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter on final approach to JFK Airport. | ADAM MOREIRA (AEMOREIRA042281)/WIKIMEDIA CREATIVE COMMONS

Oregon OKs Amazon plan to buy chain of medical clinics

Because One Medical’s presence in Oregon is small, the purchase will not likely affect prices or patient access, state regulators conclude.

Jan 3, 2023
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