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Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Bill Advances

Approved by the House, the legislation would lower barriers to surgical technologist certification to address shortages around the state.

Feb 17, 2022
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State Constitutions Vex Conservatives’ Strategies For A Post-Roe World

Right-to-privacy protections enshrined in state constitutions could block attempts to restrict abortions in many states.

Feb 17, 2022

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How Multnomah County Decided To Temporarily Ban Wood Burning

The county’s third-ever wood-burning ban was issued on Feb. 9. A public health official explains that decision.

Feb 17, 2022
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Elliot Malin at his home in Reno, Nevada, with bills he was sent after donating his kidney to his cousin./Credit:Andri Tambunan, special to ProPublica

He Donated His Kidney And Received A $13,064 Bill In Return

Living organ donors aren't supposed to receive a bill for care related to a transplant surgery, but Elliott Malin faced a billing mistake and the threat of collections.

Feb 17, 2022

An epic tug of war is playing out behind the scenes over whether the government should pay for Aduhelm, a controversial Alzheimer’s drug that scientists say has not been proven to work./Lydia Zuraw/KHN

Inside The Tactical Tug Of War Over The Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug

Pharmaceutical industry and patients representatives want to stop restricting Medicare funding for a controversial Alzheimer’s drug. Critics say it should never have been approved.

Feb 17, 2022

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Oregon’s Biggest Hospitals Feel Worst Financial Pinch From Pandemic

Surging staff expenses hit the state’s largest hospitals the hardest in the first nine months of 2021 while some small hospitals prospered, according to new reports.

Feb 15, 2022

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For Steve Allen, Behavioral Health System’s Overhaul Is Deliberative Work

An Oregon Health Authority proposal to charge counties for unaccepted Oregon State Hospital patients won’t kick in until at least 2023, if ever.

Feb 15, 2022
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Federal Funds Will Help Convert Schools To Shelters In The Next Heatwave

Multnomah County and Portland Public Schools have received federal funds to study schools as heat and smoke shelters.

Feb 15, 2022
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Alex sits between his parents, Pham and David Roodman. On display behind them is an origami hat made by Alex; it’s one of the complex sculptures he enjoys creating./ALYSSA SCHUKAR FOR KHN

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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