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Former Gov. John Kitzhaber speaks Sept. 29, 2022, at CCO Oregon's annual conference at the Salem Convention Center. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Kitzhaber: Health care crises present opportunity for Kotek, lawmakers Premium

The former governor stresses urgency, suggesting Kotek convene important health care system collaboration.

Jan 12, 2023

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Feds Will Penalize 21 Oregon Hospitals For High Readmissions

Too many Medicare patients returned within days of discharge for common conditions, leading to penalties.

Nov 8, 2022
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Nurses at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Nurses’ Union Bill Would Set Minimum Staffing Levels For Hospitals

Hospital officials say boosting staffing minimums would lead to increased financial losses and fewer staffed beds for patient care.

Nov 2, 2022
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An employee of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services helps a consumer pick a health care plan on the federal online health insurance marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES

Oregon’s ‘Bridge’ Health Plan Takes Shape

Proponents of the plan say it will improve health outcomes for people throughout the state, particularly those who cycle on and off the Medicaid-funded Oregon Health Plan.

Oct 17, 2022
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A new study by public health officials in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties showed that common death investigation software is contributing to the problem of death certificates misgendering transgender and nonbinary decedents. Pictured, the Washington County Public Safety Building./Courtesy photo