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Lawmakers poised to give Oregon a strategy to prevent drug use, addiction, especially in young people

A bill being considered by budget writers would mark a crucial step forward in a state struggling to tackle the drug crisis, supporters say

Jun 11, 2025
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Dozens of health care bills await judgment of Oregon budget writers

Many priority bills that would shore up behavioral health and health care services could die as Legislature nears finish line

Jun 9, 2025
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Republican plan to cut Medicaid would unravel Oregon’s health care safety net, experts say

Oregon lawmakers would have to call a special session to grapple with a loss of at least $1 billion in federal funds in its next budget

Jun 4, 2025
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Bill to bar medical debt from credit reports poised to pass Oregon Legislature

Democrats, with a few Republicans, have approved Senate Bill 605 in successive votes

Jun 3, 2025
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Oregon House Speaker Julie Fahey (left) and Majority Leader Ben Bowman during a press availability in January 2025. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Bill aimed at barring corporate meddling in patients' medical care passes Legislature

Senate Bill 951, an earlier version of which failed last year in the Oregon Senate, won some Republican support in both the House and the Senate, and is on its way for Gov. Tina Kotek's signature

May 28, 2025
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Federal appeals panel rules against Portland firm in drug-cost case

Portland-based LegitScript, which polices the internet against online pharmacies, is being accused of anticompetitive behavior by a New York drug-sales website

May 27, 2025
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Samaritan protester birth center closure

Residents and health care professionals rally in Corvallis May 21 to protest the possible closure of two birth centers by Samaritan Health Services. | OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Nurses, U.S. lawmakers urge Samaritan not to close maternity services in Lebanon and Lincoln City

Samaritan Health Services is considering closing a birthing center in Lebanon and maternity ward in Lincoln City over rising costs and sagging revenue

May 21, 2025
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Nurses at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon bill aimed at health insurer care denials likely to pass

Legislation to curtail an insurance practice that can block or delay treatment is sailing through the Legislature after being watered down

May 21, 2025
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More Oregon parents are not getting kids vaccinated, with rates varying across state

In some parts of Oregon, the percentage of kids fully vaccinated is as low at 60% to 70%

May 19, 2025
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Oregonians face drastic cuts to Medicaid under congressional bill

A Republican proposal could lower federal payments to Oregon, forcing the state to make tough decisions

May 15, 2025
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