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National Cancer Institute

Oregon Health Care Workforce Diversity Still A Long Way Off

Workforces are becoming more diverse in lower-paid health care jobs, but physicians and other top earners still mainly white, a state report finds.

Mar 9, 2021
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Wildfires Open Health Insurance Enrollment Early In Oregon

A federal emergency declaration on Sept. 15 gives all Oregon residents the right to sign up for coverage on the insurance marketplace through a special enrollment period.

Sep 16, 2020

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Critics: Psilocybin Measure Would Turn Oregonians Into ‘Guinea Pigs’

Some psychiatrists oppose Measure 109, which would allow the use of magic mushrooms in a clinical setting, though other doctors say Oregonians would benefit from it.

Sep 16, 2020
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Portland-Area Residents Pay Premium For Medical Care

A report by the Health Care Cost Institute found that residents in the tri-county area pay 17% more for services but in total spend about the same as others nationwide on medical care.

Sep 14, 2020

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MARK GANZ

Cambia's Long Time, Highly Paid CEO Stepping Down

Mark Ganz, who earned at least $4.1 million in 2019, will be replaced by Jared Short, the company's president and COO.

Sep 9, 2020
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Chad Kuske, a former Navy SEAL, benefited from magic mushroom therapy while struggling with mental health issues and addiction.

Navy SEAL On Psilocybin Therapy: 'It Absolutely Changed My Life'

An 18-year veteran spoke at a news conference by sponsors of Measure 109, which would legalize magic mushrooms in a therapy setting.

Sep 4, 2020
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St. Anthony Hospital in Hermiston is part of the new Medicare Advantage supplemental plan for eastern Oregonians.

Group Creates New Health Insurance Option In Eastern Oregon

The same organizations that created an Eastern Oregon CCO eight years ago will offer a supplemental Medicare Advantage plan for seniors.

Aug 31, 2020
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With Cases Slowing, Multnomah County Comes Off COVID-19 Watch List

“This is good news, but we have a ways to go yet to meet the school reopening metrics,” says Dr. Jennifer Vines, Multnomah County health officer.

Aug 28, 2020

Kaiser Permanente Names Leader For Northwest Regional

Jeff Collins has served as interim president since June, replacing Ruth Williams Brinkley who left for a position with Kaiser on the East Coast.

Aug 26, 2020