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From left, Cheryle A. Kennedy, Chairwoman for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; Kelly Rowe, Health and Wellness Director for the Tribe; and Multnomah County Commissioner Diane Rosenbaum cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Great Circle Recovery at 3580 SE 82nd Ave. in Portland on Feb. 6, 2023. | EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

New clinic in Portland poised to treat fentanyl addiction in youths and adults

Unlike most providers, Great Circle Recovery’s opioid treatment program will offer methadone to youths, which can better treat fentanyl withdrawal.

Feb 7, 2023
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UnitedHealthcare Tried to Deny Coverage to a Chronically Ill Patient. He Fought Back, Exposing the Insurer’s Inner Workings.

Insurers reject about 1 in 7 claims for treatment — and many people, faced with fighting insurance companies, simply give up.

Feb 7, 2023

Some state lawmakers have suggested restricting access to the intrauterine device known as IUD; many reproductive health advocates fear the overturning of Roe v. Wade would embolden those efforts. | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SUPPLIES COALITION/UNSPLASH

12 Oregon insurers fail to pay full cost of eligible reproductive services, audits find

Three insurers did not pay for eligible contraceptives or allow 12-month refills, and three did not resolve consumer complaints.

Feb 7, 2023

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Oregon hospitals back bill to compensate them for patients with nowhere to go

Patients are increasingly stuck in hospitals due to shortages at long-term care facilities. Hospitals want the state to staunch their red ink.

Feb 7, 2023
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Legislation seeks stable funding for new 988 crisis hotline

The bill would establish a new cell phone tax to fund a hotline that advocates and lawmakers say is key to rebuilding Oregon’s mental health services.

Feb 7, 2023
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Bills seek $185 million for local public health and behavioral health workers

Despite previous funding approved by the Oregon Legislature, proponents say the spending is needed to shore up a workforce teetering on collapse.

Feb 2, 2023
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Some hospitals allowed secrecy around ‘crisis’ care standards, others aren’t

Depending on which regulation they cite, hospitals can keep their “crisis” from regulators, patients and the public.

Feb 2, 2023
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What to know about the risks of gas stoves and appliances

Homeowners who can afford it should switch to an induction or electric stove. For others, experts provided tips.

Feb 1, 2023

Kenny Benton during a court appearance in January. A Clatsop County Judge found Benton to be currently unable to aid and assist with his own criminal trial. | KGW

With lack of options in Oregon, some wait for weeks for mental health treatment

With the Oregon State Hospital at capacity, Oregon lacks mental health care options for people who can't assist with their own trials.

Feb 1, 2023

BRC Recovery, a private equity-backed addiction treatment company, bought Nashville Recovery Center in 2021. Private equity investment has driven much of the recent activity in substance abuse treatment, an industry that is highly fragmented and has historically had few guardrails to ensure patients are getting appropriate care. | BLAKE FARMER FOR KHN.

Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care

A model of charging high patient fees without guaranteeing access to evidence-based care makes addiction care attractive to private equity firms.

Feb 1, 2023

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