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Providers Waste Millions On Low-Value Treatments, Report Says

The study identified nearly 10 million health services Oregonians received between 2016 and 2018, and found that 40% of those services provided little medical benefit compared to their costs.

Jul 20, 2020
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Moda Obtains Nearly $250 Million In Judgment With U.S.

The judgment settles the Portland insurer's four year battle against the federal government over risk corridor payments under the Affordable Care Act.

Jul 8, 2020
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Dental Practices Face ‘Major Uncertainty’

Patient spending on dental care could be up to 40% lower this year compared to pre-COVID-19 estimates.

Jul 6, 2020
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Psilocybin Initiative Qualifies For November Ballot, Backers Say

Supporters say they have enough signatures for an initiative which would allow the use of magic mushrooms in a controlled setting as a mental health therapy.

Jun 29, 2020

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Multnomah County Presses Towards Reopening Despite Uptick In Cases

If the Oregon Health Authority gets the go-ahead, Multnomah County restaurants, bars, gyms and other public facilities could start reopening the following day.

Jun 11, 2020