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Outside CareOregon in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

CareOregon Donates $7.5 Million For Mental Health, Addiction

The money goes to 25 organizations that serve Medicaid members in the Portland area, on Oregon’s north coast and in Jackson County.

Jun 21, 2021

Latinos were among the patients at an OHSU vaccination clinic in Hillsboro in May. | JOSH ANDERSEN/OHSU

Oregon Still Short Of Governor’s 70% Vaccination Goal

But the state may hit the target within a week, which would trigger a broad statewide lift of COVID-19 restrictions.

Jun 21, 2021
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Oregon Health Authority Finalizes COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives For CCOs

The plan will allocate about $25 million to reward coordinated care organizations that boost the vaccine rates of their members.

Jun 18, 2021
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The Oregon Legislature. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Bill Would Give Many Health Care Workers, Others One-Time Payments

The proposal would give up to $2,000 to essential workers, including health care employees, but would phase out the money for higher-paid staff.

Jun 18, 2021
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Not All Experts Are Ready to Vaccinate Kids Against COVID

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to meet on Friday to discuss whether rare instances of a heart disorder merit changing its recommendations for vaccinating teenagers with the Pfizer vaccine.

Jun 17, 2021

Nancy Lazo is suing Dr. Kingsley Chin, whose company’s screw implant caused nerve damage, her lawyers allege./Maris Alejandra Cardona for KHN

Device Makers Have Funneled Billions to Orthopedic Surgeons Who Use Their Products

Government officials say some transactions may violate federal anti-kickback laws, drive up health care spending and put patients at risk of serious harm.

Jun 17, 2021

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. | OHSU

OHSU Gives Itself Power To Fire Faculty In Pandemic Or Other Crisis

New employment contracts for thousands of faculty members give the institution the right to cut their job or pay in the face of a natural disaster or a financial crisis.

Jun 17, 2021
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Patients Delayed Preventive Care During Pandemic

In some cases, doctors are now treating patients whose cancer has advanced because they didn't get routine screenings, like a mammogram or colonoscopy.

Jun 16, 2021

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Oregon Lawmakers Will Take 'Big Swing' At Mental Health Funding

A package working its way through the budget process will amount to the Legislature’s largest-ever investment in necessary housing and services, advocates say.

Jun 16, 2021