Ben Botkin

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Oregonians Will Vote On 3 Health Care Measures This Election

One measure that would raise tobacco taxes and tax vaping products for the first time has big money behind it; voters will also consider drug offenses and magic mushrooms.

Oct 21, 2020

Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Republicans Reap Top Dollars from PhRMA But Industry Donates To Democrats, Too

The pharmaceutical industry has donated nearly $280,000 to state lawmakers and candidates in Oregon since the start of 2019, with five Republicans drawing the biggest sums.

Oct 20, 2020
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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Hospitals Contribute Heavily to Measure 108

The measure would increase the tax on tobacco and create a tax on vaping products in hopes of reducing smoking and vaping.

Oct 20, 2020
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SHUTTERSTOCK

Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals Pour Money Into Campaigns In Oregon

Ballot Measure 108, which would increase the tax on cigarettes and cigars and vaping products, has attracted the most money.

Oct 20, 2020
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Jessica Guernsey will be Multnomah County's new public health director./Courtesy of Multnomah County

Multnomah County’s New Public Health Director Is No Stranger To Pandemics

Jessica Guernsey, who was involved in protecting the public against previous outbreaks, will lead the county’s response to COVID-19 and focus on trying to reduce health care disparities.

Oct 15, 2020
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Trillium's offices in Eugene. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Critics Accuse Trillium Of ‘Bait And Switch’ Approach In Medicaid Negotiations

Providers continue to question the Oregon Health Authority’s decision to let the for-profit company serve Medicaid members in the tri-county Portland area.

Oct 3, 2020
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