In Latest Risk Level Shuffle: Polk County Nears 65% Vaccination Rate
Jackson County will move down to moderate risk, with Polk County set to move to lower risk in the governor’s COVID-19 framework.
Ben Botkin
Oregon Health Authority, Medicaid Insurers Haggle Over Vaccination Incentive Money
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Facing pressure from coordinated care organizations, the health authority reduces its COVID-19 vaccination-rate goals for Medicaid members.
Clackamas Is Next County To Enter Lower Risk Category
State officials still expect Oregon to reach a 70% vaccination rate for adults by the end of June.
Measures To Fight Addiction Are Stalled In Oregon Legislature
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Advocates for better drug- and alcohol-addiction services urge lawmakers to take action on a range of bills.
Medicaid Director Lori Coyner Shifts To New Role
Coyner will shepherd the negotiation of Oregon’s next five-year Medicaid agreement with the federal government.
Senate Approves Bill To Ease Barriers To Therapy For Prostate Cancer
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The bill eliminates some insurance barriers to proton beam therapy therapy, which is used to treat prostate cancer patients.
Oregon Legislature Passes Bill Making Noose Display Crime Of Intimidation
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The bill, backed by Oregon Health & Science University, follows noose incidents at OHSU.
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.
Patient Sues Oregon State Hospital Over Alleged Sexual Abuse
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In its response, the Salem-based facility acknowledged it investigated and substantiated a sexual abuse claim tied to the patient.
A Full Reopening Of The State Nears, Says Governor
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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.
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