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Abortion pill to stay on the market until U.S. Supreme Court ruling after appeals court order

The ruling sets up a showdown at the Supreme Court and serves as an example of judicial activism that reflects ideology, not science, say reproductive rights advocates

Aug 17, 2023

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Opinion: Oregon’s Congressional delegation must support better medical billing practices

The FAIR and SITE Acts moving through Congress would protect patients from encountering inflated costs for health care services, writes OSPIRG’s Maribeth Guarino

Aug 17, 2023
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Oregon Health & Science University primarily trains its OB/GYN residents at OHSU Hospital and the Center for Women’s Health in southwest Portland. | COURTESY OHSU

OHSU, Legacy merger would form 10-hospital chain

The two entities on Wednesday announced their goal to become a major new player in Oregon health care, with an increased focus on managed care. Some groups are already raising questions about the idea.

Aug 16, 2023

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The Hidden Fee Costing Doctors Millions Every Year

A powerful lobbyist convinced a federal agency that doctors can be forced to pay fees on money that health insurers owe them. Big companies rake in profits while doctors are saddled with yet another cost in a burdensome health care system.

Aug 16, 2023

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New Alzheimer’s drug raises hopes — along with questions

Medicare has said it will pay for Leqembi, but medical providers are cautious. Here’s what patients should know.

Aug 15, 2023

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Promising better, cheaper care, Kaiser Permanente’s national expansion faces wide skepticism

Kaiser says acquiring Pennsylvania-based Geisinger would be the first step in the creation of a new national health care organization called Risant Health

Aug 15, 2023

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It’s very hot in Oregon — drink water, find air conditioning, check on your neighbors

Temperatures in much of Oregon are expected to surge well above 100 on Monday and Tuesday, with much of the I-5 corridor under an air quality advisory as well

Aug 15, 2023

Cannabis at Sol Sisters Farms in Oregon. The state legalized recreational use of marijuana in 2015. | OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Study: Marijuana use increases among young adults after legalization

Nationally, rates of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder are up among non-college-attending young adults and use is up slightly among students

Aug 15, 2023

Washington state will acquire Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital after purchasing it for nearly $30 million. | WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

Washington state completes acquisition of shuttered Tukwila psychiatric hospital

The nearly $30 million purchase is expected to add 100 new beds for patients who are committed to state hospital care

Aug 15, 2023

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Prospects of saving Baker City hospital birth center fade

Elected officials say hospital owner Trinity Health is backtracking on staffing to continue obstetrics unit at Saint Alphonsus

Aug 14, 2023
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