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The Public Backs Medicare Rx Price Negotiation Even After Hearing Both Sides’ Views

A poll found the vast majority of adults support letting the federal government negotiate drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries and those in private health insurance plans.

Oct 12, 2021

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Oregon Passes 4,000 COVID-19-Related Deaths

After 20 more deaths were reported this weekend, the state reached another grim record in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 12, 2021

The Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals held a rally on Sept. 28 to urge support for what the union calls safe staffing. | TIM TRAUTMANN/OPB

Possible Kaiser Permanente Strike Is One Step Closer

Wage increases, a new wage structure that would pay newer staff less and and staff-to-patient ratios are sticking points in contract negotiations.

Oct 12, 2021

KAISER PERMANENTE SUNNYSIDE MEDICAL CENTER IN CLACKAMAS./M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Kaiser Permanente Health Workers Authorize Possible Strike

Nurses and other professional health care workers at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon and southwest Washington voted 96% in favor of authorizing a strike.

Oct 11, 2021

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is among the hospitals fined for failing to follow meal break rules. | PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Gresham Hospital Named One Of Nation’s Top 10 Most ‘Socially Responsible’

The Lown Institute examined how communities surrounding hospitals benefited from their presence.

Oct 11, 2021
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The building on Southwest Broadway in Portland that housed FamilyCare's corporate offices. | EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawsuit Against Oregon Health Authority Runs Up $23.4 Million Legal Tab

FamilyCare’s seven-year battle against the state agency has generated massive legal bills for both sides, and there is no end in sight.

Oct 8, 2021
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How To Thank A Nurse (And Other Health Care Staff)

If you plan to make cards or other gestures of support, be sure to call the hospital or clinic to arrange a time to drop them off.

Oct 7, 2021

THE HARM REDUCTION COALITION OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY GIVES AWAY FREE SYRINGES. THE PROGRAM’S GOAL IS TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF BLOODBORNE ILLNESSES, BUT CRITICS SAY CONTAMINATED NEEDLES END UP IN PARKS AND CREEKS./RACHEL BLUTH/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Needle Exchanges Targeted By Eco-Rooted Lawsuits, But California Aims To Stop That

A new law is intended to stop syringe exchange opponents from using environmental regulations to sue over needle waste.

Oct 7, 2021

MANIKINS ARE USED IN NURSING SCHOOL SIMULATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND, SEPT. 23, 2021./JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

The Pandemic Changed How Nursing Schools Use Simulation

Enhanced simulation courses offer hands-on learning experiences that the pandemic has made difficult to achieve in real life hospital settings.

Oct 7, 2021
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MICHELLE FULLINGTON HAS BEEN PUTTING TOGETHER SNACKS FOR STAFF AT THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE'S BEEN LIVING DUE TO HER DAUGHTER'S HEALTH ISSUES./COURTESY OF MICHELLE FULLINGTON/MEDICAL MOTHERHOOD

Mother Living In Hospital Finds A Way To Help During COVID Surge

Nurses say they are at their breaking point and would love public support.

Oct 7, 2021

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