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Oregon Medical 'Chaperones' Rule Stirs Opposition, Rewrite

In the face of widespread opposition, the Oregon Medical Board has tapped the brakes on a rule requiring “medical chaperones” be present during sensitive examinations.

Nov 30, 2021
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What Long COVID Looks Like And How Oregon Doctors Are Treating It

The symptoms of long COVID most often include fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog, and treatments are symptom-focused, experts say.

Nov 9, 2021
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Firing Prompts Walk-Out At Ambulance Service In Central Oregon

The volunteer crew serving Gilliam County temporarily quit when their boss was fired after a COVID-19 hospitalization.

Nov 2, 2021
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Rep. Kurt Schrader Explains His Drug Pricing Plan

The Lund Report asked the Congressman about what makes his plan different from the proposal he recently voted against.

Oct 26, 2021
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Making Sense of Congressional Prescription Drug Pricing Proposals

A look at the policies on the table and what they will and won’t do to rein-in the cost of pharmaceuticals.

Oct 21, 2021
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TWO SENIORS DIED DURING THE JUNE 2021 HEATWAVE WHILE RESIDING AT THE HEIGHTS AT COLUMBIA KNOLL ON NORTHEAST SANDY BOULEVARD IN PORTLAND./JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Senior Living Complex Sued Over One of Two Deaths During June Heatwave

Two seniors died from heat on the fourth floor of the supported living facility. The son of one filed suit, alleging management knew his mother had dementia but failed to check on her.

Oct 19, 2021
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MANIKINS ARE USED IN NURSING SCHOOL SIMULATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND, SEPT. 23, 2021./JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

The Pandemic Changed How Nursing Schools Use Simulation

Enhanced simulation courses offer hands-on learning experiences that the pandemic has made difficult to achieve in real life hospital settings.

Oct 7, 2021
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Former Employees Sued Providence Three Times This Month

Plaintiffs in Oregon allege the Washington-based health care provider failed to protect them from discrimination and harassment.

Sep 29, 2021
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Oregon CCOs Prepare To Serve Children’s Social And Emotional Needs

Under a “first in the country” metric, Medicaid providers must prove their plans are improving the social and emotional health of children up to age 5 within the next three years.

Sep 23, 2021
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Despite Heat, Relatively Little Spent By Oregon Health Plan On Air Conditioners

Oregon’s innovative Medicaid program allows spending on “health-related” items, an area where the state hopes to gain more flexibility in the next Medicaid round.

Aug 16, 2021
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