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Two Assisted-Living Closures In Tillamook County Mark Oregon’s First In 2022

Statewide, senior care facilities face critically short supply of qualified caregivers and exponential costs, an industry representative says.

Jan 20, 2022
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Last August the intensive care unit at Oregon Health and Science University was filled to capacity. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

State: Oregon Hospitals Must Disclose When They Ration Care

Oregon Health Authority says hospitals need to disclose the methods they use during a crisis to decide who gets resources such as ICU beds and ventilators.

Jan 13, 2022
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Oregon Hospitals Should Disclose Their Crisis-Care Rationing, Lawmakers Say

New Oregon Health Authority guidelines for hospitals suggest how they should rank patients and decide who gets ICU beds, ventilators or other similar equipment.

Jan 11, 2022
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Trillium's offices in Eugene. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Trillium May Resume Enrolling Oregon Health Plan Members in Portland Metro Area, State Says

The insurer has made enough progress for its freeze to be lifted, but more improvements are still needed, Oregon Health Authority said.

Jan 11, 2022
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Rising Labor Costs Push Down Oregon Hospital Profits

The hospital association reports its members earned 1.1% in profits overall despite surging costs and reductions in elective procedures, with rural areas performing best.

Jan 6, 2022
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Tough Oregon Health Care Merger Law Nears Launch With Questions Unsettled

Rule-making for the new program has dragged on as its March 1 start date nears. Officials promise a light touch to start.

Dec 16, 2021
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Oregon Health Insurer Profits Shrink As COVID-19 Whipsaws Finances

But increased bond and stock values keep companies strong, with only two major insurers losing money.

Dec 2, 2021
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Officials Try To Avert Loss Of Health Care Coverage For Up To 300,000 Oregonians

With eligibility checks on Oregon Health Plan members expected to resume as soon as January, the state wants to slow down the process and increase outreach.

Nov 18, 2021
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALEXANN WESTLAKE IN OUR COMMUNITY BIRTH CENTER'S WATER-BIRTH ROOM./CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Challenges For New Lane County Birth Center Reflect Larger Problem

With health insurance coverage limited for non-hospital births, Our Community Birth Center starts out small with plans to grow.

Nov 16, 2021
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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Southwest Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Oregon Surgical Tech Sues Providence, Alleging Discrimination, Retaliation

Reginald Daniels, who is Black, worked at Providence for 33 years before he was fired.

Oct 25, 2021
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