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.July 9, 2013 — The Legislature found extra funding in its final budget for breast and cervical cancer screening, rural ambulance services, and dental fluoride programs for school children as it passed its budget resolution, House Bill 5008, before adjourning on Monday.

House Bill 3162 dies with a raft of progressive legislation as the Legislature adjourns, drowned under the opposition of conservative Democrat, Sen. Betsy Johnson.

Families and advocates say providers aren't trained to screen for the illness, nor how to counsel families about their options for care

July 8, 2013 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Calendar Year (CY) 2014 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Policy Changes and Payment Rates proposed rule [CMS-1601-P] on July 8, 2013.

Campaign Features Oregon Artists and Partnerships with Local Organizations

The approval of a community-based care option for the Oregon Department of Human Services will give the state $100 million in additional federal funding and allow people with developmental disabilities to have their needs met beyond what their previous stipends covered.

A sixteenth vote could not be secured for a bill that would have protected Oregon’s children from dangerous chemicals in toys, teething rings, car seats and other children’s products

July 8, 2013 — The Legislature cleared through dozens of bills on Saturday, including a study of universal healthcare and the regulation of midwives, marijuana dispensaries and traditional health workers as lawmakers moved to close the session. Midwife Regulation

July 8, 2013) - LifeWorks NW President and CEO, Mary Monnat, has announced the addition of three new members: Kim Heiting, Jocelynne McAdory and Michael Rains, to the Board of Directors of this non-profit mental health and addictions organization.