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National Academies’ Report Took Pharma-Friendly Stance After Millions in Gifts From Drugmakers

The report, which failed to disclose conflicts of interest, advised against an effort by Medicare to recoup millions for discarded drugs.

Aug 12, 2021

Getting COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

As of July 31, only 23% of those who are pregnant had received at least one dose of vaccine against the coronavirus, according to CDC statistics.

Aug 12, 2021

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Oregon Officials Watched As Cases Spiked, Waiting Until Now To Act

The Oregon Health Authority is organizing a command structure to address the staffing and bed crisis facing hospitals swamped with COVID-19 cases.

Aug 11, 2021
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Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Services So Many Seniors Need?

In the 56 years since Medicare was established, few benefits have been added. That may change if Congress passes Democrats’ budget bill.

Aug 11, 2021

Oregon Hits Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations As Governor Re-Imposes Mask Mandate

Experts say the governor’s move is necessary to fight the rising tide of COVID-19 cases and avoid a shortage of hospital beds.

Aug 10, 2021
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Behavioral Health Slammed By Worker Shortage In Oregon

Behavioral health care providers look for ways to recruit and retain talent as they seek to expand services.

Aug 10, 2021
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Mandate On Hospital Price Transparency Sinks Into Quagmire

Many hospitals fail to post all the data, studies find, while some critics say pricing and medical procedures are too complex to allow easy shopping by consumers.

Aug 9, 2021
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Multnomah County Reinstates Mask Mandate

The county executive order will take effect on Friday and will apply to everyone, whether they're vaccinated or not; violators could face a $1,000 fine.

Aug 9, 2021