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This Doctor Thought She Could Navigate US Health Care. Then Her Autistic Son Needed Help.

Despite improvements in screening, new therapies, and burgeoning specialty clinics for people with autism, the health care system is still failing millions of Americans from the time they are children, experts and advocates say.

Feb 15, 2022

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Millions In The U.S. Are At Risk Of Losing Medicaid Coverage In The Months Ahead

With millions of people nationally losing their Medicaid benefits when the pandemic health emergency ends, some may sign up for different insurance, while others are expected to get lost in the transition.

Feb 15, 2022

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Lawmakers Propose Plan To Expand Access To Primary Health Care, Including Visits To Therapists

House Bill 4083 would require insurers to offer three free visits a year and assign primary health care providers for those who lack one.

Feb 12, 2022

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Federal Investigation Into Spine Surgeries Uses Mob Laws To Target Fraud

A bribery investigation alleges SpineFrontier paid millions of dollars in bogus consulting fees to spine surgeons in exchange for their using its products.

Feb 10, 2022

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Skirmish Between Biden And Red States Over Medicaid Leaves Enrollees In The Balance

The president's administration is moving to eliminate the monthly premiums Republican-led states charge Medicaid recipients.

Feb 10, 2022

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Oregon’s Low-Income Vets Could Get Dental Treatment Under Legislation

Veterans would gain “some esteem and dignity” with better care, supporters say.

Feb 10, 2022

patient lies in bed next to a female medical worker who is examining a reading on a medical device.

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State Officials Prep For Oregon Health Plan Shakeup

Plans are taking shape in the Legislature to keep people enrolled when kicked off the Oregon Health Plan.

Feb 10, 2022
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Health Care Paradox: Medicare Penalizes Dozens Of Hospitals It Also Gives Five Stars

A federal program penalizes hospitals for having the high numbers of patient infections and potentially avoidable complications, but many of them it simultaneously rates as among the best in the country.

Feb 10, 2022

Cainan Molzer (far right), 17, of Medford, poses with his family. | COURTESY JOE MOLZER

Facing Scrutiny, Oregon Will Phase Out Barriers To Children’s Health Care

After concerns went public, Oregon Health Authority abandoned its one-of-a-kind system for children on Medicaid that has led to denials for medically necessary care.

Feb 9, 2022