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3 Oregon Counties Move To Lower Risk But Restrictions Tightened In Harney

Lane, Coos, and Wasco counties move to lower risk in Oregon’s COVID-19 framework but Harney County slips in its ranking.

Jun 8, 2021

Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BRYAN M. VANCE/OPB

Oregon State Hospital Crisis Extends Beyond Pandemic

Critics say the administration has failed to address long-term problems and listen to what staff have to say.

Jun 7, 2021

Rural Clackamas County in Oregon. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Medicaid Members Have Among Lowest Vaccination Rates

In many Oregon counties, fewer than a quarter of eligible Medicaid members have gotten even a single shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

Jun 7, 2021
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Rural Clackamas County in Oregon. | SHUTTERSTOCK

CCOs Face Major Challenge Increasing Vaccination Rates

In Umpqua County, for example, only 17% of Oregon Health Plan members are fully vaccinated -- just below the rate in Eastern Oregon.

Jun 7, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | JESSICA FLOUM/THE LUND REPORT

Patient Sues Oregon State Hospital Over Alleged Sexual Abuse

In its response, the Salem-based facility acknowledged it investigated and substantiated a sexual abuse claim tied to the patient.

Jun 7, 2021
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With Restrictions Tightening Elsewhere, California Moves to Make Abortion Cheaper

State lawmakers are debating a bill to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses like copays and payments toward deductibles for abortions and related services, such as counseling.

Jun 7, 2021

Dr. Paula Bednarek works at her computer in the Planned Parenthood Northeast Portland Health Center. | BROOKE HERBERT/THE OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

COVID Was A Tipping Point for Telehealth. If Some Have Their Way, Virtual Visits Are Here to Stay.

Health industry leaders are pushing Congress and the Biden administration to preserve the pandemic-fueled expansion of telehealth that has transformed how millions of Americans see the doctor.

Jun 7, 2021

Gov. Kate Brown. | SHUTTERSTOCK

A Full Reopening Of The State Nears, Says Governor

A plan to drop requirements for masks, social distancing and capacity limits hinges on vaccinating 127,000 more adults to reach a 70% vaccination rate.

Jun 4, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital Makes It Through Weekend With Volunteers

A spokeswoman said this was the first time since January that employees didn't have to work overtime to staff all shifts because 24 managers and employees volunteered to work.

Jun 3, 2021

Chiquita Brooks-LaSure now leads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Expanding Insurance Coverage Is Top Priority for New Medicare-Medicaid Chief

“Our focus is going to be on making sure regulations and policies are going to be focused on improving coverage,” said Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who was sworn in on May 27.

Jun 3, 2021

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